According to a source, AC Milan want to thank Matteo Gabbia for his contributions since he returned from loan by extending his contract. In an attempt to give Gabbia additional playing time, the decision was made to loan him to Villarreal last summer.
However, due to an injury crisis that hampered the center-back unit, Gabbia was called back in January. He was nearly immediately thrown into the starting lineup, and the reception was excellent.
The Milan Primavera graduate proved to be a dependable back-up for the defense, and in the second part of the season, he would actually make eighteen appearances in Serie A.
According to journalist Alessandro Jacobone on X, Milan and Gabbia are moving towards agreeing an extension of his contract which will run for another four years, therefore until the summer of 2028.
No further details are mentioned such as when the signature can be expected or what will happen regarding the defender’s salary, but it is certainly a well-earned deal for someone who has earned the management’s faith.
His current contract is set to expire in June 2026 so there is no huge urgency regarding the deadline at present, though the directors have showed more of a desire to act ahead of time compared to their predecessors.
