Nigel de Jong is ready to open new contract talks with AC Milan.
MilanNews.it says De Jong has approached management about discussing a new contract extension.
Milan directors are delighted with the gesture as there was concern De Jong had become unsettled in recent months.
Milan coach Pippo Inzaghi rates the Dutchman highly and wants to keep him long-term.
The appointment of Louis van Gaal at Manchester United had sparked talk of De Jong joining him at Old Trafford during the summer market.
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