Brahim Diaz is back in the sights of AC Milan ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. The 27-year-old attacker has been playing a secondary role and could end up leaving in the next Real Madrid transfer market if this situation persists over the coming months.
The Moroccan international is under contract until June 30, 2027, so the next winter market will arrive when he has only six months left on his current deal. Real Madrid, for now, is not considering facilitating his departure.
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Brahim Diaz back in AC Milan's plans
AC Milan's interest is not new. Brahim played on loan at San Siro for three seasons, between 2020 and 2023, before permanently returning to Real Madrid.
His time in Italy concluded with 124 official matches, 18 goals, and 15 assists. He was also part of the team that won the 2022 Serie A and reached the Champions League semifinals in his final season before going back to Spain.
Since then, Milan has been monitoring his situation. The scenario gains momentum again because Brahim Diaz is not getting regular playing time under Mourinho during this season's start, and January will offer a new opportunity for discussions.
The main obstacle remains the stance of the white club. Mourinho includes Brahim in his squad and has utilized the forward in various positions, so Real Madrid currently has no intention of letting him go.
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Sports confidence, however, is not translating into consistent presence. Brahim has 156 minutes in three official matches, with one assist, according to the club's data in this season's beginning.
In LaLiga, he has alternated between starting spots and complete games on the bench. He started against Malaga but didn't play any minutes later against Betis, in an attacking line where competition has increased with summer signings.
Yan Diomande, Arda Güler, Vinicius, Kylian Mbappé, and the different options used by Mourinho reduce the available space. Brahim needs consistency, and his situation until December will be crucial in understanding his stance when the market reopens.
The contract will also force Madrid to make decisions soon. With a deal until 2027, keeping the player without a renewal would mean entering the last twelve months of his agreement next summer.

January will determine the future between AC Milan and Brahim Diaz
The scenario does not yet propose a definitive exit. AC Milan will have to wait to see what role the attacker plays in the next three months and if Real Madrid alters its stance when January approaches.
For Brahim Diaz, the priority is to increase his minutes and reclaim a stable role. If he continues to have limited involvement in LaLiga, the return to a club where he spent three seasons will gain importance when the market opens on January 1.
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