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Milan joins the race for Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola

The Rossoneri are reportedly interested in a transfer for the 18-year-old French midfielder.

Published: 12 Oct 2026 16:03 GMT • 3h ago

Milan is a new club interested in Sassuolo's 18-year-old French midfielder, Darryl Bakola, joining other interested clubs that include Roma and Juventus. Milan's manager, Ruben Amorim, was reportedly surprised by the qualities of the player, who was born in 2007, following a recent performance.

Bakola, who is followed by European scouts, joined his current club from Marseille in January for a fee of €10 million plus €2 million in bonuses. His contract with Sassuolo runs until June 30, 2030, and his market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €15.00m. Bakola has also made 2 appearances for the France U21 national team.