We left him on a bad streak, between the end of August and the beginning of September. Transferred at the end of the transfer window to AC Milan, after long weeks of negotiations with AS Monaco, Youssouf Fofana did not experience victory before September 14. Two disappointing first appearances with the Rossoneri (against Parma and Lazio), a failed match against Italy with the French team and the first doubts escorted the level of the French defensive midfielder.
They have since been swept away, since everyone is under the spell of the former Monegasque. AC Milan also raised the bar, culminating in a success in the Milan derby. Fofana has become essential in his team’s midfield and is still announced as a starter for this Friday evening’s match against Lecce. However, he came up short of form due to the slow pace of negotiations.
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Asked by Milan TVhe returned to his current physical condition. “ I think everyone knows the physical condition I arrived with and I am determined to get to 100% as soon as possible. It’s not easy, but match after match, I will try to do better and better. And if I’m making progress, it’s because I’m on the right track. » Fofana is in any case seduced by what he discovers. “ Here, it is exactly as it was described to me. The locker room, the teammates, the enthusiasm that is felt in the city and also among the supporters. I have no regrets and look forward to learning more. »
Congratulated for his very rapid progress in Italian, Fofana wants to further improve his integration. “ I’m trying to speak some Italian, but so far I’m not great. There are also English speaking players, so I try to speak with everyone “, he assures. In any case, we see it on the pitch, where he is already making his mark with his teammates. “ He gives me a big helping hand when he commands me from the back, he has the personality and quality to become a pillar of our team “, Álvaro Morata said of him a few days ago. All that’s left to do is…
