Fulham have announced the signing of Fode Ballo-Toure on a season-long loan, having completed the paperwork late last night. In the end, it was the best move available for all of the parties.
AC Milan had been in talks with Fulham during the summer over a permanent deal and they even had an agreement in principle. However, Ballo-Toure rejected the destination up until yesterday, which prompted the loan switch.
On their website, Fulham have confirmed the signing of the Senegalese international: “The Club is delighted to confirm the arrival of Fodé Ballo-Touré from AC Milan. A 26-year-old left-back, Ballo-Touré has signed on loan for the remainder of the 2023/24 season,” the statement read.
The English side are expected to cover the player’s entire salary (only €1m per season net) and this will save Milan some money for the current season. It remains to be seen if a permanent deal will be worked out with Fulham after the loan, but the player is not expected to return to San Siro.
Milan have decided to rely on Alessandro Florenzi and the youngster Davide Bartesaghi as backups for the left-back role this season, hence why they didn’t bring in a left-back.
Milan have now also confirmed the exit on their website.
What hahaha. Nice!
we saved some Money with the departures and the collapsed Taremi Deal. We can Optimize in Janauary, if we Need another Player
@AR, got it
Yuhuu, know since morning today heheh
@AR, Ok. The news just got here
Then Caldara is the only deadwood left in the team
Yup, what an amazing transfer window, getting rid of all the dead weight !
Incredible!
Although he was less of an issue than the other dead weights
I wonder what happens with Caldara now
I am a big fan of Maldini, but i have to admit, Milan did a very excellent job in this summer under Furlani and Moncada. I just hope that Cardinale will maintain this management team and the current players for quite long, this season could be the start of a new era
Gotta give management credit. Thought in massive upgrades and offloaded a lot of dead weight. Granted some are off on loans but still. Hell of a summer.