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MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan reacts during the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Theo Hernandez is seriously considering a return to Serie A after just one season in Saudi Arabia, with Juventus and AC Milan among the clubs being monitored by his entourage, according to reports in Italy.
The former Milan defender has enjoyed a positive campaign with Al Hilal under Simone Inzaghi, contributing nine goals and five assists in 42 appearances, including a decisive goal in the King’s Cup final.
Despite performing well, Hernandez has made no secret of his desire to return to European football, via CalcioMercato.
Tax and ownership changes at Al Hilal open door to Theo Hernandez Serie A return
The timing of a move has been carefully managed. Hernandez needed to complete 183 days of tax residency in Saudi Arabia before negotiating with European clubs on a gross salary basis, a threshold now reached.
Any interested Italian club would still need him to significantly reduce his current €20 million net salary, but the fiscal obstacle has been cleared.
Juventus are the most commonly cited destination, with a dynamic attacking left-back precisely what Luciano Spalletti is seeking. However, no formal approach has been made and he remains an idea rather than a concrete target.
A Milan return is more complicated. Hernandez previously ruled it out publicly, citing issues with the club’s leadership. However, with the futures of Igli Tare, Massimiliano Allegri and CEO Giorgio Furlani all under scrutiny, a change of personnel could reopen the door, particularly given that his family remains based in the city.
