Alexis Jesse Saelemaekers is a Belgian footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club AC Milan and the Belgium national team. Although he primarily plays in attack, he can also play as a full-back.
In October 2017, Saelemaekers signed a contract at Anderlecht until 2019. On 16 February 2018, he made his official debut against Saint-Truiden. He was subbed on in the 77th minute. On 8 June 2018, he renewed his contract until 2022.
On 31 January 2020, AC Milan signed Saelemaekers on loan, with an option to buy. AC Milan reportedly agreed to a €3.5 million fee plus €1 million in bonuses in case of a permanent signing. He made his debut as a substitute for Davide Calabria in a 1–1 draw against Verona on 2 February 2020.
On 1 July 2020, Saelemaekers signed a contract with Milan that would keep him at the club until 30 June 2024. On 18 July, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 home win over Bologna in Serie A.
On the 1st of October 2020, Saelemaekers scored his first goal of the season against Rio Ave in a qualification match for the Europa League. His next goal came on 26 October against Roma in 3-3 draw, his third and last goal of the season was on 20 December against Sassuolo as Milan pulled an away 2-1 win. In total this season, he scored 3 goals and assisted 5.
On 15 October 2021, Saelemaekers extended his contract until 30 June 2026, with a raise in salary. On the 4th of December, he scored his first goal of this season against Salernitana, a powerful left-footed shot in an eventual 2-0 win. His next goal came in Coppa Italia against Genoa on 13 January 2022, a goal in extra-time as Milan won 3-1.
