Milan prepares loan move for Athekame as Amorim reshapes squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Zachary Athekame is set to join Olympique Lyon on loan as AC Milan's coach Ruben Amorim begins roster adjustments. Athekame had 27 appearances last season, contributing two goals and two assists. Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze has been tested in a wing-back role, and Milan is considering adding Zakaria El Ouahdi from Genk. Pervis Estupinan's future remains uncertain after a proposed move to Aston Villa was blocked for evaluation. Amorim might pursue Raphael Guerreiro, a free agent after his time at Bayern Munich, if further adjustments are made to the wing positions.
- •Athekame to transfer on loan to Olympique Lyon.
- •Chukwueze tested as a wing-back in summer training.
- •Milan considering Genk's El Ouahdi to enhance the wings.
- •Estupinan's potential move to Aston Villa is currently on hold.
- •Amorim may target Guerreiro to strengthen the squad.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Milan Star Making Moves to Mix Things Up on the Wings
"Ruben Amorim is starting to pass his judgment and whittle down the Milan roster. The first one to go will be Zachary Athekame, who will transfer to Olympique Lyon on a simple loan, Sky reports.He appe...
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