Paulo Fonseca was clear about whom Milan want to bolster their midfield, Youssouf Fofana, and Monaco are starting to be more open about his departure. Recent reports suggested the Rossoneri could wait until 2025 to scoop him up for free.
That’d be highly detrimental for the Ligue 1 side. His director Thiago Scuro, who was very stern in recent weeks, spoke with L’Equipe (via Fantacalcio).
“Fofana wasn’t called up for the last friendly because, if he has no intention of staying, it makes no sense for him to be involved in the preparation. We discussed it internally and backed this choice. I’ve had many conversations with him last season. He clearly voiced his desire to leave this summer. In his opinion, his cycle has ended. We must respect it. It wouldn’t be logical to keep ahold of somebody who’s not fully invested in our team. The matter at hand is to find the right agreement and transfer. We’re focusing on that.”
Our Take on Milan and Fofana
Their negotiations have been exhausting long, and some choices not entirely optimal, which is obviously up for debate, but they have eventually bagged all their primary targets. Little by little, they are getting close to the Frenchman too. They still have all their midfielders, so they can cope in the early going. However, he’s crucial if they want to field a more offensive-minded lineup than in the past and propose something different on the pitch.
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