Source: REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
[Saba Sports News] According to Italian media reports, Senegal is trying to naturalize AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, who has only played friendly matches for the German national team. The report states that Thiaw has gradually become a key defensive player for AC Milan under coach Paulo Fonseca after a difficult start to the season. Since the match against Napoli at the end of October, Thiaw has been a starting defender for AC Milan, having played 9 times in Serie A and 3 times in the Champions League this season. Senegal is attempting to naturalize Thiaw, who was born in Dusseldorf, Germany, and has played for various German youth teams, even making it to the national team, although he has only participated in friendly matches against Poland, Colombia, and Mexico. Thiaw’s last appearance for the German national team was in October 2023, and Senegal is trying to leverage his father’s nationality for the naturalization process. The 23-year-old Thiaw currently has a market value of 20 million euros and has made 12 appearances for AC Milan this season, scoring 1 goal.