Milan Transfer Market: Here’s How Fofana Found a New Home at the Last Minute

Unbelievable but true. What happened to Fofana in the final minutes of the summer transfer window was crazy—and definitely full of twists and turns. The whole story is nothing short of sensational.

On the sidelines of coach Amorim’s new project, the French midfielder knew he had to find a new home. He made a smart choice: joining Lyon under Fonseca, a coach who knows him well and holds him in high regard.

The deal was also finalized: a loan with a fee (2 million) and an option to buy set at 12 million. Just minutes before the deadline, the unexpected happened: Lyon backed out. The reason? Malick Fofana couldn’t reach an agreement with Sunderland and, as a result, remains on the roster. The result: there’s no longer room for the Rossoneri’s Youssouf Fofana.

Milan was stunned and alarmed at the prospect of having to keep not only Tomori (who had been reinstated by Amorim) but also Fofana. Instead, at the very last second, a deal was struck with Sevilla, a club desperately in need of a midfielder but lacking the budget to invest: a straight loan, and the transfer was finalized with an official statement: “AC Milan announces that it has transferred the playing rights of Youssouf Fofana to Sevilla FC on a temporary basis through June 30, 2027. The Club thanks Youssouf for the professionalism and commitment he has shown and wishes him the best of success, both personally and on the field, for this season.”