Youssouf Fofana

In September 2026, Olympique Lyonnais reportedly agreed to a loan with a €12 million purchase option before the deal collapsed. Throughout August 2026, AC Milan's asking price was consistently reported to be between €15 million and €20 million, with some reports citing a €13 million valuation. In July 2026, Milan's asking price was noted at €20 million in relation to interest from Beşiktaş. Earlier in 2026, valuations were significantly higher; reports from January to April mentioned asking prices ranging from €25 million to over €30 million, and even as high as €40 million amid interest from Galatasaray, who reportedly offered between €25 million and €30 million. A report from December 2024 mentioned a potential €60 million offer from Chelsea. Fofana's transfer from AS Monaco to AC Milan in August 2024 was completed for a reported €20 million.

Our valuation is driven by AC Milan's clear intention to sell Youssouf Fofana during the summer 2026 transfer window, where he was excluded from the first-team project. The range is anchored by the reported €12 million purchase option agreed with Olympique Lyonnais and the consistently cited asking price of €15-€20 million from Milan to numerous interested clubs. The player's diminished status at the club justifies a valuation significantly lower than his €20 million transfer fee from 2024.