MILAN — AC Milan have reached an agreement with French club ESTAC Troyes to sign 20-year-old central defender Sankhoun Diawara, beating competition from Scottish side Rangers.
The transfer, valued in the region of €2 million to €3 million, sees the highly rated prospect move to San Siro after personal terms were quickly finalised.
Player Profile
The 1.88m tall, left-footed defender was initially targeted for AC Milan’s reserve side (Milan Futuro), but the club’s hierarchy has decided to integrate him into the senior squad setup as a promising understudy.
Diawara’s physical attributes, composure on the ball, and potential have drawn interest from several European clubs, but Milan have moved decisively to secure his signature.
Deal Context
Rangers had been in advanced discussions and were offering the player a more immediate first-team pathway in the Scottish Premiership. However, Milan’s pull and long-term project proved more attractive to the young Frenchman.
This signing continues Milan’s strategy of investing in young, high-potential talents to build for the future while maintaining competitiveness in Serie A and European competitions.
Diawara will now undergo medical examinations before the official announcement and integration into Paulo Fonseca’s (or the current coach’s) squad. Fans will be eager to see the defender’s development at one of Europe’s most historic clubs.
