The frantic final hours of the last transfer window delivered a definitive turn to Youssouf Fofana's future. The French midfielder, placed in mid‑August on the list of the 'purged' players by Milan under Rúben Amorim, alongside David Odogu, Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Giménez, managed to find a last‑minute solution. After the complete collapse of negotiations with Olympique Lyon, the midfielder signed late at night with Sevilla, moving officially to Spain's LaLiga.

The financial details of the deal: Milan pays almost all the wage

Sevilla therefore secured the long‑awaited reinforcement for the midfield for coach Luís García Plaza, investing only 8% of the total remuneration of the former Monaco player. Fofana temporarily says goodbye to Milan after two intense seasons with the Devil, tallying 88 total appearances, 3 goals and 13 assists for his teammates.

Debut with Sevilla and Fofana's first words

The adaptation is going very well, the Frenchman told his new fans, . I am in a great team, with important teammates who have welcomed me very well from day one. I integrated quickly, I have already had the chance to play the first minutes on the pitch and I fully feel the confidence of the entire technical staff.

The jab at Milan: “I give priority to those who truly want me”