AC Milan signs Sankhoun Diawara from Troyes

AC Milan has completed the transfer of 20‑year‑old French defender Sankhoun Diawara from Ligue 2 side Troyes for a fee reported to be between €2 million and €3 million. The left‑footed centre‑back, standing about 190 cm, made 14 senior appearances for Troyes last season before choosing Milan over interest from Rangers. Initially slated for the Milan Futuro squad, the club decided to integrate him directly into the first‑team group under coach Rúben Amorim, describing him as a potential deputy to Strahinja Pavlovic. Multiple reports, including statements from Fabrizio Romano and club officials, confirm the deal is close to finalisation. The signing is part of Milan’s active summer market, alongside confirmations that Luka Modrić will remain at the club and ongoing speculation about the future of forward Rafael Leão.