Although still relatively young, Alexis Saelemaekers has already gained significant experience in the Italian championship. He played for Milan, winning a Scudetto – a title perhaps unexpected at the time but fully deserved. However, over the past two seasons, he has been sent out on loan spells.
Initially, he joined Bologna, a club considered less prominent on paper. There, he contributed to a historic fifth-place finish, securing the club`s qualification for the Champions League, marking their return to the top European competition after more than 60 years. Subsequently, he moved to Roma, where he achieved another fifth-place finish. Expectations here were different due to a difficult start, and there was a sense that he might be signed permanently by the club.
This permanent transfer, however, did not materialize. This season, despite making only 23 appearances in the league, he recorded 7 goals and 5 assists. Including cup competitions, his appearances total 32, with an additional two assists. Milan values the player at 15 million euros. However, Roma did not exercise their option to buy, partly due to the financial restrictions imposed by Financial Fair Play, which are particularly strict for the Giallorossi following past violations.
Therefore, it`s possible that he will remain at Milan, where he could prove to be a useful asset, potentially for Massimiliano Allegri. His versatility allows him to operate as a wide wing-back or in more advanced or defensive positions as needed. Today, Alexis Saelemaekers celebrates his 26th birthday.
