According to AC Milan team reporter Longo, Atletico Madrid offered a quotation of 16 million/17 million euros to introduce Ross and Blacks defender Teo.

Longo wrote on social media: "Atlan Madrid bid 16 million/17 million euros, hoping to introduce Teo."

According to Di Mazio, Atletico Madrid had previously given a quotation of 15 million euros, but Milan believed that the amount was too low and did not accept it.