Warren Bondo could become Erzurumspor FK’s midfield centerpiece after AC Milan talks advance

Warren Bondo is in advanced negotiations over a move from AC Milan to Erzurumspor FK, with the Turkish club hoping to complete the deal before the country’s transfer window closes on 4 September.

The 22-year-old Franco-Congolese midfielder remains contracted to AC Milan but is now at the centre of discussions between the Italian club and Erzurumspor FK. The proposed transfer would take Bondo to the Super Lig, where Erzurumspor FK have been promoted for this season.

Reports in the Turkish media say talks between the two clubs have gathered pace as they work towards a final agreement. Both sides are understood to be pushing to conclude the operation before the official deadline in Turkey, leaving limited time to settle the remaining details.

No completed transfer has yet been announced, but the negotiations have reached an advanced stage. If an agreement is reached, Bondo would begin a new chapter of his career in Turkey after his time with Monza and his current spell at AC Milan.

The move would offer Bondo the prospect of a more prominent role in a top-flight squad. At Erzurumspor FK, he could be given valuable playing time and positioned as an important figure in an ambitious side competing in the Turkish first division.

That opportunity could be significant for a player seeking to establish greater consistency at the highest level. A more central responsibility within the Erzurumspor FK squad would allow Bondo to build regular playing time and continue his development in the Super Lig.

For AC Milan, the discussions represent a possible change in the midfielder’s immediate situation. For Bondo, a move to Turkey would provide the chance to take on a leading role rather than remain on the margins of a squad competing at the top level.

The Turkish market remains open until 4 September, giving AC Milan and Erzurumspor FK a clear deadline to complete their negotiations. Until then, Bondo’s next destination remains undecided, although the talks indicate that a move to Erzurumspor FK is becoming an increasingly realistic possibility.