Sky journalist gives Milan credit for Fofana operation: “The player who was missing” | OneFootball

Sky journalist Peppe Di Stefano believes that the AC Milan management deserve credit for the way they handled the Youssouf Fofana negotiations and for getting a man who will make a big difference.

It was a real tug of war between Milan and Monaco which seemed to drag on for the best part of three months, yet a couple of days ago reports emerged stating that the two clubs were moving closer together in terms of offer and demand.

Fabrizio Romano among other sources is reporting that Fofana to the Rossoneri is a done deal in what will be a €25m package with add-ons included. The France international will sign a four year contract plus the option for further season, and will travel to Italy for his medical soon.

Di Stefano spoke live on Sky from outside Casa Milan this morning on the eve of the Torino game and he commented on the Fofana operation, which reached a positive conclusion after weeks of negotiations.

“He will arrive tonight, on Saturday morning he will undergo his medical and in the evening he will be at San Siro to greet his new fans. The most sought-after player of this Rossoneri summer together with Emerson Royal,” he said (via Radio Rossonera).

“Milan must be given credit for having had targets, for having pursued them and secured them throughout the summer. The midfield objective was Youssouf Fofana and in the end the Frenchman arrived.

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“[This was] Despite the difficulties especially the negotiation on the figure because Monaco were also asking for 35 million euros for a player whose contract expires in June 2025 seemed a bit too much. In the end, the point of contact was found on the twenty plus bonuses.

“Milan will have the player who was missing in the second half of last season, given Rade Krunic’s departure in January, and who had been missing since the days of Tonali and Kessié.

“A player who could act as a filter, help the defensive phase and also have attacking duties, someone who could complete the department. The purchase of Fofana is intelligent.”