Strahinja Pavlovic has made his intentions clear: he is staying at AC Milan. The Serbian centre-back has publicly declared his desire to remain at the club and compete for trophies under manager Max Allegri.

Pavlovic, valued at €40 million, is in active negotiations over a contract extension that would keep him at the San Siro until 2031, reinforcing his status as a cornerstone of Milan's defensive setup.

"I think I really want to stay at Milan. I like the city and the atmosphere, as well as our supporters. I'm very happy here and I want to win with Milan."

Speaking to Sky Italia, Pavlovic expressed genuine affection for life in the city, citing the fans and the overall environment as key reasons behind his desire to stay long-term.

The declaration comes despite reported interest from Chelsea and Galatasaray. AC Milan, however, have made retaining Pavlovic a priority, pushing forward with the contract renewal rather than entertaining offers from outside.