By: Ben Dixon Despite owning the player, AC Milan will not be able to recall Zachary Athekame in January, a report from France has stated. In just seven games, Athekame has exploded in the European football scene. Milan paid a…
Zachary Athekame will not return to AC Milan in January despite the club's desire to recall him from his loan spell, according to RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins. Lyon are determined to keep the player for the agreed full-season duration following his impressive start to the campaign in Ligue 1.
Athekame has recorded two goals and three assists in seven appearances for Lyon, recently winning a Man of the Match award. Milan's ongoing injury problems prompted interest in an early recall, but reports indicate the French club will stand firm on the loan terms.
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