Two Clubs Step Forward for Milan Defender Odogu After Just 12 Months

David Odogu appears to be on the verge of leaving AC Milan, merely 12 months after his €10 million transfer from Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg, according to recent reports.

Odogu Expected to Leave Milan on Loan, Mainz and Anderlecht Interested

Odogu has spent the past year at San Siro, having joined for an initial fee of €7 million, potentially rising to €10 million with bonuses, from Wolfsburg at the close of the summer transfer window in 2025.

The young defender made only three first-team appearances under Massimiliano Allegri during the 2025-26 season, including two substitute outings in Serie A. He also featured in three matches for Milan Futuro in Serie D.

New Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has been carefully evaluating his squad during pre-season in 2026 to determine player futures. However, recent Italian reports suggest that Odogu's tenure with the Rossoneri is already drawing to a close.

According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Odogu is expected to depart Milan during the current summer transfer window, most likely on an initial loan deal.

Several clubs have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Odogu, including Belgian top-flight side Anderlecht and Bundesliga team Mainz.

English Translation:

David Odogu is nearing a departure from AC Milan, just 12 months after joining the Rossoneri in a €10 million deal from Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg, according to the latest reports.

Odogu Expected to Leave Milan on Loan, Mainz and Anderlecht Interested

Odogu has spent the last 12 months at San Siro after joining for a cost of €7 million plus up to €3 million in bonuses from Wolfsburg at the end of the summer transfer window in 2025.

The young defender made just three appearances in the first team under Massimiliano Allegri in 2025-26, including two substitute appearances in Serie A. He also registered three appearances with Milan Futuro in Serie D.

New Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has been taking his time to assess the players he has at his disposal during pre-season in 2026 and to decide who might stay and who might go. Unfortunately for Odogu, the latest reports in Italy indicate that his time with the Rossoneri is already coming to an end.

According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Odogu is now expected to leave Milan this summer transfer window, most likely on an initial loan deal.

Several clubs have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Odogu, including Anderlecht in the Belgian top flight and Bundesliga outfit Mainz.