AC Milan are closing a permanent deal for Crotone attacker Junior Messias.

After last season's successful loan, Milan were yesterday wrapping up a permanent deal for Messias.

The Rossoneri have agreed to pay Crotone €4.5m plus add-ons, a fee lower than the €5.4m initially agreed.

Sky Italia says Messias has agreed a three-year contract with Milan.

Last season, Messias scored five goals and providing two assists in 26 Serie A appearances for the title winners.