Ghana’s Kevin-Prince Boateng has been sold to Schalke for 12 million euros from Serie A giants AC Milan.
The Bundesliga's Royal Blues announced the deal for the midfielder on Friday, only days after he scored two important goals for Milan to help them qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.
The 26-year-old has been at Milan since 2010 with whom he won the Italian championship in his first season. In 74 league games in the Serie A, Boateng scored ten goals.
Schalke chairman Clemens Toennies confirmed the three-year deal.
"Everything is clear between us and we are delighted that this transfer has been completed. He is exactly what we needed," Toennies told Sport Bild. Sport Bild reported that Boateng had already passed a medical and would move for a fee of 12 million euros (£10.2m). Though his deal runs for three years, it carries an option for a fourth season.
Previously, the Berlin-born player featured for Tottenham Hotspur, Portsmouth, Dortmund and Hertha Berlin.
Why did Milan sell?
So why has he been sold by Milan, where he seemed to be having a good time? The simple answer is that he had become too expensive for the Italians to keep on their books.
Supersport.com understands that Boateng was earning 80,000 euros weekly, a situation which had become too expensive for the Rossoneri.
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