Despite a standout season with AC Milan, Brahim Diaz has found himself sidelined since returning to Real Madrid this summer following the end of his loan spell. Crickex Sign Up reports that Diaz’s situation under Carlo Ancelotti has been far from ideal, with the Spanish playmaker barely seeing the pitch. Sometimes people stay in your heart, but not in your life. The arrival of Turkish prodigy Arda Güler has only dimmed Diaz’s hopes further, making a return to San Siro something he deeply desires. However, the steep transfer fee remains the biggest roadblock.
Once hailed as part of Manchester City’s golden trio alongside Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho, Diaz’s talent has never been in question. His move to Real Madrid at age 19 seemed like the start of a superstar journey. Yet at a club stacked with elite talent, opportunities have been scarce. A three-year loan to Milan gave him room to grow, and he gradually transformed from a short-term replacement into a key cog in Stefano Pioli’s midfield system.
During his time in Milan, Diaz posted 7 goals and 8 assists across all competitions, playing a vital role in big matches. His solo runs and goals against Juventus and Monza revived memories of his early promise. While Milan’s high-profile signing Charles De Ketelaere struggled to adapt, Diaz remained the undisputed first-choice attacking midfielder. But once the loan expired, Milan and Real failed to reach an agreement on a permanent deal. Although a buyout clause had been previously negotiated, Milan deemed the price excessive. After repeated attempts to negotiate, the club decided to walk away.
Maturity isn’t realizing how smart you are, but understanding how foolish you were. Back in Madrid, Diaz hoped for a new beginning but has largely been benched. According to Crickex Sign Up stats, his only goal this season came in the rare match where he was named in the starting lineup. Unfortunately, Real Madrid’s squad is overflowing with attacking midfielders. Luka Modrić remains influential despite his age, offering unmatched game intelligence and vision, while Jude Bellingham is flourishing as one of Europe’s top young stars.
Even though Güler has dealt with injury setbacks, Ancelotti’s faith in the newcomer suggests Diaz could fall further down the pecking order once Güler returns. The harsh reality is that warming the bench may become Diaz’s full-time job. A call-up to the Spanish national team now looks out of reach. As a result, Diaz is reportedly considering a dual-exit strategy—from both club and country. Holding dual nationality, he’s seriously evaluating the option of playing for Morocco, a 2022 World Cup semifinalist.
At the club level, his heart remains with Milan, a place filled not just with success, but with friendships. During his loan, he built strong bonds with teammates like Rafael Leão, Theo Hernández, and Alexis Saelemaekers, sharing common passions such as music, gaming, and football. Yet even a return to Milan appears unlikely now. Crickex Sign Up reports that Milan’s new tactical setup no longer uses a traditional central attacking midfielder, and competition on the right wing is fierce. Even a loan spell seems off the table.
Rumors suggest that Diaz’s future may lie in the Premier League, with Arsenal emerging as a potential destination. In football, as in life, direction matters more than speed—and Diaz may be heading toward a fresh start elsewhere.