With the transfer market now in the rear-view mirror, Milan will start to focus on a number of contract extensions, with Strasinja Pavlovich at the top of their priority list. The Serbian international also quickly won the trust of Ruben Amorim, la Gazzetta dello Sport Report.
He is one of only two players who has not missed a minute so far this season. The other was his defensive partner Kony de Winter, who surprisingly beat Matteo Gabbia, likely due to his superior athleticism.
Pavlovich still has two years left on his contract with Milan, which currently runs until 2028. His salary is low relative to his steady contributions, as he earns €1.7 million per year. The parties will soon start working on a new agreement until 2031, with wages of approximately 3/3.5 million euros.
The centre-back has had a rocky start at San Siro after joining from Red Bull Salzburg for €18.5 million. Like most of the team, he struggled under Paulo Fonseca and Sergio Conceicao. A few months after arriving in Türkiye, he almost moved to Türkiye.
The appointment of Massimiliano Allegri and a shift to a three-man defense turned things around, as he has never been out of the starting XI over the past two seasons and has become increasingly reliable. He also played an important role in the attack, scoring seven goals and assisting four in 79 games. He and the club were quick to turn down a number of offers from England last summer.
What we think of Milan and Pavlovich
Sometimes, a little patience and the right system are enough to allow players to reach their full potential. He’s still young for his role and is earning top team standards, so it shouldn’t be difficult to come to terms on a lucrative contract.
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