Aquilani reveals Liverpool´s price

Alberto Aquilani said Milan will have to sign him from Liverpool for six million euros if he plays in 25 matches this term.

The Italy international midfielder is on a season-long loan deal with Milan after it became apparent that first team opportunities at Anfield would be scarce.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has selected the Italy international 13 times in all competitions so far, and Aquilani has divulged the details of a potential permanent move.

“There is a buyout fee set at six million euros and it is activated after 25 games,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I feel more assured. You can never say no to Milan. I have always had the hope of becoming a Rossoneri player.”

Aquilani spent last season on loan at Juventus, and believes a long term deal at the Turin club was blocked by Liverpool’s large valuation of him.

“I did not expect to be bought by Juventus, the price set by Liverpool (16 million euros) was too high. Juve was an opportunity and I have used it well,” he said.

“It was a critical step in my career as after Liverpool I needed to play continuously. Maybe if I had not gone to Juventus I would not be at AC Milan,” he concluded.

The Scudetto holders play Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.