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AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana to join Lyon on loan
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AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana to join Lyon on loan
Youssouf Fofana (27) is closing in on a return to Ligue 1 football. The former AS Monaco midfielder is set to leave AC Milan to join Lyon on loan with an option to buy, according to Gianluca di Marzio .The 27-year-old has been informed by Milan head coach Ruben Amorim that he was not part of his plans for the season. The Frenchman didn't make Milan's matchday squad for the team's first two Serie A games.
Fofana joined AC Milan from AS Monaco for a €26m transfer fee back in the summer of 2024. He went on to feature 88 times for I Rossoneri . Di Marziounderstands that negotiations are now at an advanced stage between Milan and Lyon on the basis of a loan with an option to buy.
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Fofana's arrival could mean that Lyon will part ways with one of their defensive-minded midfielders. It could be Tanner Tessmann, who ws reportedly of interest for several Premier League sides.
