Warren Bondo is expected to remain at AC Milan until at least the January transfer window after turning down two offers from clubs in the Turkish Super Lig.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been among the players Milan are looking to move on as the club attempts to reduce the size of its squad and reshape its sporting plans.
However, Bondo has resisted pressure to leave San Siro and is unwilling to rush into a decision over his future.
The France-born midfielder, who has Congolese heritage, has rejected two concrete proposals from Turkish clubs despite continued interest from both parties.
AC Milan’s management has also worked to find a solution for the former Monza player before the close of the transfer window, but Bondo’s position has made a departure increasingly difficult.
Rather than accepting the first opportunity available, Bondo is prioritising a move that fits his sporting ambitions. The midfielder is understood to want a project where he can see a clear role for himself rather than leaving Milan simply for the sake of securing a transfer.
Unless there is a late change in circumstances, Bondo will therefore remain with the Rossoneri for the opening part of the season.
Staying in Milan will give the midfielder additional time to work with the squad, prove his qualities in training and assess his situation before deciding on his next step.
It also allows Bondo to wait for potentially more suitable options when the transfer market reopens in January.
For Milan, however, his decision represents a setback in their efforts to streamline the squad. The club had hoped to find a permanent solution for the midfielder during the current window, but the player’s reluctance to accept the offers on the table has prevented an agreement.
Bondo’s immediate future will now be reassessed over the coming months, with his playing opportunities and development likely to influence the next decision.
For now, the midfielder’s stance is clear: he does not intend to leave AC Milan simply because the club wants to reduce its squad.
Instead, Bondo has opted to remain in Italy, continue working within the Milan setup and wait until January before reconsidering his options.
