‘You know what you’re getting into’ – Belgium boss honest about De Keleteaere’s Milan move

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has shared his thoughts on Charles De Ketelaere’s initial move to AC Milan which became a very disappointing season. 

Speaking during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Radio Rossonera), he explained that the player would have known what he was getting himself when signing for a club like Milan.

What Tedesco is alluding to is the added pressure and scrutiny that comes with playing for a club the size of Milan, compared to Club Brugge where he came from.

When asked if he is surprised at how well De Ketelaere has done since being loaned to Atalanta, Tedesco said: “Yes and no. I know well what Charles is capable of. He came from a difficult season in which he didn’t play and never found consistency. San Siro is a fantastic stadium, but a great challenge for a new player. If you sign for a club of a certain level you know what you’re getting into.”

De Ketelaere is expected to stay at Atalanta on a permanent basis after such a good season on loan, which will allow Milan to recoup most of the money they spent on the Belgian.

Tedesco is one of the many names that has been linked with the Milan job in recent weeks as Stefano Pioli could soon be moved on.

He is viewed as one of the outsiders given he still has to navigate Euro 2024 with Belgium before he can change jobs, and when asked about the rumours he said: “I won’t deny that I like Italian football and that I grew up with it. I don’t comment on transfer rumours, because there are too many, I wouldn’t know where to start and where to end.”