AC Milan Eyes Can Uzun as Frankfurt Winger Considers Exit Amid Tensions with Manager

April 7, 2026
AC Milan Eyes Can Uzun as Frankfurt Winger Considers Exit Amid Tensions with Manager
  • Eintracht Frankfurt winger Can Uzun is weighing his future, with a decision by season's end on whether to stay or seek a move elsewhere, as AC Milan reportedly leads concrete interest and a transfer price around €40-45 million is being discussed this summer.

  • Uzun could depart as early as next summer due to disagreements with new manager Albert Riera and his approach to handling the squad.

  • The player is said to be considering a move after a public clash with Riera, with Milan identified as a serious potential destination.

  • Uzun returned from injury at the end of March as a substitute, but questions remain about his role under Riera's system.

  • Uzun has battled multiple injuries this season, returning from a November muscle issue and a January thigh problem to total eight goals and five assists in 22 appearances.

  • In 2025-26, Uzun has contributed 6 goals and 4 assists in 15 Bundesliga games, plus 2 goals in 5 Champions League matches.

  • Overall this season Uzun has eight goals and five assists in 22 appearances across all competitions, after an early burst of form with five goals and three assists in five Bundesliga games.

  • Riera has limited Uzun to just 12 minutes over the last two matches, fueling Uzun's growing dissatisfaction.

  • Riera publicly criticized Uzun for not being sufficiently team-oriented, benching him and delivering a sharp dressing-down after a draw with 1. FC Köln.

  • Riera has questioned Uzun's defensive work and overall fit, saying brilliant players must impact the game without the ball and stressing the need for complete players who can do both.

  • The coach also hinted that Uzun and Younes Ebnoutalib resemble players from a different system and must adapt to Frankfurt's tactical playing style.

  • Uzun joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024, and the current situation echoes the early difficulties he faced under the previous coach, according to sources.

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