Strahinja Pavlovic has had a surprisingly impressive season at AC Milan. The left-footed defender's progress is attracting considerable interest from Chelsea.
The Serbian was widely criticized for his performances last season. This was his first campaign for the Rossoneri, having joined him from RB Salzberg. For €18 million (plus) €2m bonus) In 2024.
Under Max Allegri, the centre-back has flourished and reinforced his importance with a powerful strike against Torino at the weekend. He has scored four goals in Serie A while playing 26 times in the league, the last three of which have been very fitting for him.
sports witness Have covered interest from Chelsea this month but today's corriere dello sport Goes into more detail.
Blues in touch with the team
The newspaper praised the Serbian highly, emphasizing his shooting ability. It was noted that Strahinja Pavlovic has transformed into a more attacking forward under Allegri, consistently moving into the final third from defensive positions.
This 'new version' of the defender really appealed to Milan and has piqued Chelsea's interest.
The Blues have already made initial contact with his squad as they explore the possibility of a summer move. It is believed that to strike a deal the London side would need to surround €40 million, which is double the amount Milan paid last summer.
The price reflects Pavlovic's importance to the San Siro side, who have no intention of selling him cheaply in the summer. In fact, they want to build their backline around him from next season.
Our opinion: There could be pros and cons to a Chelsea deal
The 24-year-old player has his strengths but his weaknesses also cannot be denied.
He has had issues defensively in the past. His shortcomings are still visible many times this season. Strahinja Pavlovic often suffers from lack of concentration and can sometimes be outplayed in 1v1 situations.
In a possession-oriented system at left centre-back, he can provide a lot of value. This season is a great example of that and Chelsea can make it even better. The Premier League is more focused on controlling the game from the back, this is where Pavlovic can step up.
They should be warned that the ex-Salzberg man can sometimes disappoint, even if €40m does represent a fair deal.
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➡️There is also further Premier League interesthttps://t.co/K17lRpjlUG #thfc #cfc- Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 22 March 2026
