Once AC Milan’s great hope, Stephan El Shaarawy is at a crossroads in his career. The Italian Egyptian was once labelled as Italian football’s next best thing, but events that have unfolded in his career since have been the worst possible reflection of his wonderkid status.
El Shaarawy is 23 now, and could soon be playing with a third club in the space of a year. Il Pharaone’s contract situation at French principality club Monaco means the forward is edging towards the end of his loan deal at the club. According to the terms of his loan move, Monaco are compelled to buy him outright at €14m should he play in 25 games.