BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta scores the opening goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)
Charles De Ketelaere failed to score a single goal in the Milan jersey, but found the net against his old club for Atalanta, although Theo Hernandez was furious.
The deadlock was broken in tonight’s Serie A showdown in Bergamo when De Ketelaere rose at the back post to nod in a Marten de Roon free kick.
The Rossoneri argued that Theo Hernandez was pushed, though he seemed to largely be out-jumped by his former teammate.
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It’s a towering header from Charles De Ketelaere to give Atalanta the lea over AC Milan 💥
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De Ketelaere was a huge investment for Milan when signed from Club Brugge for €36.5m plus bonuses in 2022, but contributed just one assist and no goals in 40 competitive appearances.
His record since moving to Atalanta on loan with option to buy has been very different, as this was his 19th goal along with 21 assists in 70 games.
The 23-year-old was also instrumental in winning the Europa League last season.
His transfer to Bergamo was worth €25m plus €2m in add-ons and a 10 per cent cut of his future fee.
