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AC Milan defender Christian Zapata linked with shock Inter move

Il Rossoneri defender Zapata has been linked with a move to rivals Inter Milan with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, as per Calcio Mercato (via Gazzetta Dello Sport).

Zapata has refused to sign a new deal as AC Milan have reportedly offered him less than £1.8 million which is his current annual wages. Inter want to offer the 32-year-old a 2 year deal with the option of extending it by a year.

AC Milan are only willing to offer him a 1-year deal and Zapata is expected to make his decision quite soon as he is permitted to enter into a pre-contract agreement.

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