Youssouf Fofana, the French midfielder, has officially joined AC Milan from AS Monaco, as confirmed by the Serie A club on Saturday. This transfer marks a significant step in Fofana's career as he moves to one of Italy's most prestigious football clubs.

Contract Details and Transfer Fee

AC Milan announced that Fofana has signed a contract that will keep him with the Rossoneri until June 30, 2028. Reports indicate that the transfer fee agreed upon with Monaco is 25 million euros, which is approximately $27.6 million.

Fofana's Background and Recent Performance

The 25-year-old midfielder departs Monaco after a successful five-year stint, during which he contributed to the club's strong performance in Ligue 1, helping them secure a second-place finish behind Paris Saint-Germain last season. Fofana has also made a mark on the international stage, earning 21 caps for the French national team and participating in Euro 2024, where he scored a penalty in the quarter-finals against Portugal.

Fofana is set to meet his new fans on Saturday evening, just ahead of AC Milan's opening match of the 2024/25 Serie A season against Torino at the iconic San Siro. The club, under the management of Paulo Fonseca, has also strengthened its squad this summer with the signings of Spain's Alvaro Morata and defenders Emerson Royal and Strahinja Pavlovic.