Villarreal in the running for Youssouf Fofana

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16/08/26 17:00:00

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Villarreal has presented a formal contract offer to Youssouf Fofana, a 27-year-old midfielder from AC Milan. The Yellow Submarine wants to strengthen their midfield by request of Iñigo Pérez.

The Spanish club has started the procedures to finalize the French international's transfer in this summer market, while the Italian board sets a transfer price between 18 and 20 million euros to transfer his rights before the start of Serie A.

AC Milan's Conditions and Youssouf Fofana's Role

Fofana joined AC Milan in August 2024 and currently has a valid contract with the rossoneri until June 2028, with a valuation of 23 million euros. The midfielder has 25 international caps and 3 goals for the French national team, but does not fit into the tactical plans of coach Rubén Amorim for the 2026/2027 season.

The sports management of AC Milan aims to earn between 18 and 20 million euros from the sale of the 27-year-old midfielder. The priority for the French player is to have consistent playing time as a defensive pivot, facilitating his departure from San Siro after his chances of starting in the Portuguese coach's system have diminished.

Competition Among Villarreal, the Premier League, and Betis

Villarreal is not pursuing the midfielder's signing alone, as Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have also made direct contract offers to the player. Additionally, Ipswich Town and Betis are monitoring the midfielder's situation to assess a late move in the transfer window.

The proposal put forth by Villarreal's management aims to convince the French international by offering him a starting role in midfield. The entry of the Castellon-based team into negotiations forces Premier League clubs to hasten talks with the Italian club to prevent the player from signing with the LaLiga side.

Villarreal will negotiate directly with AC Milan during the second week of August 2026 to try to reach an agreement close to 18 million euros. If an economic deal is reached with AC Milan, Villarreal's executives will finalize the contract terms with Youssouf Fofana's agents to arrange his medical examination in Spain.

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