FOFANA: "I AM HERE TO WIN"

It's a time of preparation for the upcoming start of the season. But it's also a time of market activity, with the arrival of Fofana not long after Emerson Royal. Shortly after the official announcement, just a few hours before AC Milan v Torino, Youssouf has already held his presentation press conference at Casa Milan. Here is what was said:

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIĆ

FOFANA'S CHOICE
"We were looking for a complete player, capable of maintaining the balance in the squad. Youssouf knows how to break down lines, he can score, he is the most complete of anyone. He is still young, he can grow and already now he is bringing balance and stability: we are sure he will improve AC Milan. It has been one of the longest negotiations, but what counts is that he is here now. The squad is complete, untied and compact: we are happy".

ROSSONERI MARKET
"We do not need to make other purchases, with these four new players we have doubled our options and there is also Milan Futuro. These arrivals were targets before we even chose the coach. We don't need to sell anyone, there are many competitions, but the window isn't closed yet: we are on day six of seven".

STRATEGY, MENTALITY, AIMS
"We have faith in our talents, now there are at least two players per position. Torriani will be second to Maignan until Sportiello is back, then they can compete. We aren't scared to play young talents, we want them to grow. We play to win, but we aren't scared to launch the future. Our squad is built for both Italy and Europe, where we want to get back on top being competitive now and in the future. We are one of the top Italian sides, we want to be back in Europe. There are no excuses here, we compete and fight for every title".

YOUSSOUF FOFANA

INTEREST FROM AC MILAN
"It had a big effect when it came time for my decision. When the Club is looking for you like AC Milan was looking for me, it's obvious you want to go there. This is the right moment, for me and the squad: now I am a complete player, I want to play in the Champions League and win the Scudetto, I cannot wait to start. The project I saw from the Club aligns with my ideas".

ADVICE FROM THEO AND MIKE
"I went and asked them about the Club, the city, but also other French players have spoken well about Milan. I think their words (Hernández and Maignan) influenced my decision".

WHO IS YOUSSOUF FOFANA
"I am not here to replace anyone, I am myself: a modern midfielder who has work to do in both halves of the pitch. This evening, the league begins, and I want to play already, people often say that waiting makes the desire stronger, and now I am happy to be here with you. I have been patient, and today I am at AC Milan. There is no best version of me, I hope I can improve year after year".

COACH AND FANS
"I spoke with Fonseca, he told me he is happy to have me in his side and that he can't wait to get to work with me. When I played against him in France, it was always hard, also as he played a different kind of football to what we had in Ligue 1. We aren't here to promise anything to the fans, I am here at AC Milan to win".

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