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AC Milan completes signing of defender Sankhoun Diawara
AC Milan announced the permanent acquisition of French centre‑back Sankhoun Diawara from ESTAC Troyes. The 20‑year‑old signed a long‑term deal lasting until 30 June 2031 with an option to extend, and will wear the number 13 shirt. The club reported a transfer fee of around €74 million, making the move one of its biggest investments of the summer window.
Diawara travelled to Perth, Australia, to join the squad’s pre‑season camp at the Sam Kerr Football Center. The Australian tour also featured the arrivals of forwards Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leão, and included community activities with local youth and meetings with Western Australian officials. The team’s itinerary continues with matches in Indonesia, Poland and a friendly against Manchester United before the Serie A season begins.
Other summer signings confirmed by Milan include Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos from Paris Saint‑Germain for a reported €74 million and Spanish defender Mario Gila from Lazio for €30 million. The club’s transfer activity and pre‑season preparations aim to strengthen the squad under head coach Rúben Amorim ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
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AC Milan · Christopher Nkunku · Gonçalo Ramos · Mario Gila · Rafael Leão · Ruben Amorim · Sankhoun Diawara
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- [DISPUTED] The transfer fee for Diawara was around €3 million plus a future resale percentage.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diawara signed a contract until 30 June 2031 with an option to extend. www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mario Gila is recovering from a muscle injury and expected to be available within a week.
- [● 5 SOURCES] AC Milan signed Sankhoun Diawara from ESTAC Troyes. www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alphadjo Cissè returned to training after a serious adductor injury and played in a friendly against Celtic.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diawara will wear shirt number 13 for AC Milan. www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diawara arrived in Perth, Australia to join Milan’s pre‑season training camp. www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Christopher Nkunku is recovering from a muscle injury and will rejoin the squad soon.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Milan’s pre‑season tour includes training at the Sam Kerr Football Center in Perth. www.milanpress.it · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Diawara's contract with AC Milan runs until 30 June 2031 with an option to extend. www.socialnews.xyz
- [DISPUTED] AC Milan paid approximately €74 million for Diawara. www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gonçalo Ramos and Rafael Leão arrived in Perth as part of Milan’s Australian tour. www.milanpress.it