AC Milan Reach Agreement With Strahinja Pavlovic on New Deal

AC Milan have reached an agreement with Strahinja Pavlovic on a new long-term contract that will keep the Serbian centre-back at the club until June 2031. Fabrizio Romano reported the deal on 13 October 2026, and Italian media reported that the defender had gone to Casa Milan to complete the signing, with an official announcement expected shortly after.

The new deal would extend his current contract, which runs until June 2028 with the option of a further year. For a club that has been working to secure its core players, the agreement marks a significant step in the squad’s planning for the seasons ahead.

Why Milan Moved Early

Milan had made extending Pavlovic’s contract a priority as his importance to the side grew. Reports suggested that several clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, had been monitoring the defender, and that his current deal was relatively easy for rival clubs to match. Acting early was therefore seen as a way of protecting one of the squad’s most important players.

Strahinja Pavlovic in action for AC Milan during a match — Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan in action

The defender himself was reported to be happy at the club and enjoying life in Milan. Reports also said he had rejected an approach from Turkey, which strengthened Milan’s position in negotiations.

Contract at a Glance

Detail	Information
Player	Strahinja Pavlovic
Position	Centre-back
Age	25 (born 24 May 2001)
Nationality	Serbia
Joined Milan	2024, from Red Bull Salzburg
Current contract	Until June 2028, with an option for one more year
Proposed new contract	Until June 2031
Status	Agreement reported, official announcement expected

A Rapid Rise at San Siro

Pavlovic’s development at Milan has been striking. When he first arrived from Salzburg, he did not have a guaranteed place in the starting lineup. Over time, he became a regular under Massimiliano Allegri, who valued his ability to play in the back three and contribute going forward.

Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan during his rapid rise at San Siro

Under Ruben Amorim, he has remained central to the team’s plans. Reports suggest he is one of the few players at the club to have played every minute available this season, a sign of how completely he has earned his place in the side. His ability to defend, carry the ball out of defence and occasionally score from distance makes him a useful all-round option.

Financial Terms

Reports suggest that the new deal would substantially increase his earnings. Current figures put his salary at around €1.7 million per season, and some Italian outlets reported that the new contract could roughly double that figure, to around €3 million plus bonuses. The sources do not fully agree on the final amount, so the exact terms should be treated as unconfirmed until Milan publish their announcement.

Career Background

Pavlovic began his career at Partizan Belgrade, then had spells at Basel and Monaco before joining Red Bull Salzburg. He moved to Milan in 2024, and his transfer fee was estimated at around €18 million. Since then, he has established himself as one of the club’s first-choice defenders and as an important figure for Serbia’s national team.

What Comes Next for Milan

With the deal close to completion, attention will turn to how the club shapes the rest of its squad. Milan are also working on other contract renewals at the same time, which shows a wider effort to secure the players who form the backbone of the team.

Strahinja Pavlovic, whose reported new AC Milan contract runs until June 2031

For Pavlovic, a long-term contract offers stability and recognition of his progress. The challenge now is to maintain his level of performance across the seasons ahead, as Milan look to compete for major honours in Serie A and Europe.