The key word is balance. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a senior advisor for Redbird Capital, spoke confidently about the signing of French midfielder Youssouf Fofana during a press conference introducing the latest acquisition. Fofana is the fourth signing for AC Milan this summer and his addition is highly anticipated by coach Paulo Fonseca.
“We were looking for a midfielder who can keep the team in balance. He’s a complete player who can break lines and score goals,” Ibrahimovic explained. “This transfer took a long time, but what matters is that he is here now. We have strengthened the core of the team in this window. We really like his profile, and now it’s up to the coach to get the best out of him.”
Ibrahimovic also addressed other transfer matters, stating, “We are on day six out of seven in building the Milan team. The market ends when I say it does. These four signings were our priorities even before Fonseca arrived.”
The conversation also turned towards contract renewals, particularly concerning key players Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan. “We are in discussions. Everything is under control and going well. We know what we expect from them, and they know what we expect from them. It can all be resolved in a minute, or it might take a little longer, but everything is okay.”
The summer transfer window for AC Milan looks promising as they continue to build a competitive squad. Fans will be eager to see how these developments translate on the pitch as the season progresses.