Overview
- Milan have agreed a reported fee of about €3 million plus add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause to sign Diawara from Troyes, with the transfer structured as a permanent deal.
- The 2006-born centre-back has arrived in Milan, completed medical checks and is expected to sign a long-term contract reported to run until 2031 before joining the squad on the Australia pre-season tour.
- Club plans shifted from placing Diawara in Milan Futuro to integrating him into the first team so he can serve as the primary alternative to starter Strahinja Pavlovic in Amorim’s three-man defence.
- Diawara is a 1.90m, left-footed defender who has played for France Under-19s and is described as technically comfortable, strong in the air and suited to playing out from the back.
- Milan won the race for the player ahead of interest from Udinese and Rangers, a move that gives the club young depth at centre-back and could speed the player's path to regular minutes if rotations or injuries create opportunities.