**Malick Thiaw has confirmed that he is leaving AC Milan, speaking to reporters while arriving for his flight to England.**
The German is all set to join Newcastle United in [**a deal worth €40m including bonuses**](https://sempremilan.com/here-we-go-milan-newcastle-40m-thiaw), and it will bring an end to three years at Milan, having joined from Schalke 04 after the Scudetto-winning 2021-22 season.
Thiaw spoke to the journalists present including our own Luca Maninetti, reflecting on the time that he spent with the Rossoneri.
“These three years have been a pleasure. I’ve learned so much. I’ve grown as a player but also as a person. My fondest memory? I think the trip to the Champions League semi-finals. I’m happy with my choice; it was a pleasure.”