In Italy, Milan heavily criticized for "giving away" Fofana to Sevilla

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Youssouf Fofana has become an important piece after joining as the new signing for Sevilla FC just a few weeks after AC Milan agreed to loan him until June 30, 2027, with no purchase option. The decision made by the Italian team is now being criticized in Italy for the conditions of the deal that was closed on the last day of the transfer window.

The French midfielder, 27 years old, arrived at Nervión after being left out of Ruben Amorim's plans. His move was particularly noteworthy as he had played a significant role in the Rossoneri squad, and his departure was not solely due to sporting reasons.

🎙️ Fofana analyzes the #SevillaBarça: "It was a pity to concede those two goals because we were playing well" pic.twitter.com/Qa8VaL0Abo

— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) September 19, 2026

AC Milan Facilitated Youssouf Fofana's Departure

As explained by journalist Antonello Gioia, a Milan specialist for Corriere dello Sport, the decision to move Fofana aside would have been mainly related to his integration within the team. In Italy, they believe that his football characteristics could have been useful in Amorim's system.

The previous season's data supports this perspective. Youssouf Fofana had played 36 games and 2,373 minutes with the Italian team, so he was not a player with no participation before the club decided to let him go.

AC Milan ended up accepting a loan without a purchase option and assuming a significant part of the Frenchman's salary. Information released in Italy after the transfer window closed even suggested that Sevilla FC would pay around 8% of his wages, a condition that significantly reduced the operation cost for the Andalusians. Now Sevilla is considering signing Fofana.

Gioia has been particularly critical of this decision. His analysis argues that Milan practically handed the player to Sevilla by covering most of his salary despite his significant role in the previous season.

Youssouf Fofana Changes His Situation in LaLiga

Fofana's background also highlights the opportunity Sevilla found. Before arriving at Nervión, the midfielder had played 88 official matches, scored three goals, and provided 13 assists since his move from Monaco to Milan.

Sevilla took advantage of the last day of the market after other options did not materialize. Fofana attracted interest from clubs like Olympique de Lyon, Galatasaray, Juventus, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest, but he ended up joining the Spanish team right before the window closed.

His adaptation to LaLiga has been immediate in terms of involvement. Luis García Plaza gave him minutes from the beginning, and the Frenchman has started to make an impact in the midfield after arriving with a preparation affected by his situation during the Italian preseason.

Fofana has also publicly expressed his intention to quickly regain his peak physical condition. During the recent days off granted by the coaching staff, the midfielder continued working individually to complete his final setup after a swiftly resolved arrival.

Sevilla FC Capitalizes on a Deal without a Purchase Option

The main limitation for Sevilla FC lies in the terms of the agreement. The loan ends on June 30, 2027, with no predetermined purchase option, which means the player must return contractually to Italy once the season concludes.

Fofana is also under contract with Milan until 2028, after the Italian club paid around 26 million euros to Monaco for his transfer in 2024. Sevilla now has a season to benefit from a player in whom the Rossoneri made a significant investment just two years ago.

The upcoming weeks will determine his definitive role in García Plaza's midfield. Meanwhile, the criticisms emerging from Italy once again spotlight Milan's decision: Youssouf Fofana was loaned without a purchase option, with a significant part of his salary covered from San Siro.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, En Italia critican duramente al Milán por "regalar" a Fofana al Sevilla