When AC Milan loaned Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea it’s unlikely they expected him to have the impact he’s achieved so far, and the same can likely be said for how the Blues saw the deal.
The Rossoneri clearly rated the 23-year-old, otherwise they wouldn’t have signed him, but they probably didn’t think he’d quickly become one of the most highly regarded defenders in Italian football.
He’s only played 12 matches since making the move to Milan and has already managed to win himself many fans in the media.
When they agreed the €28m buying option in the player’s loan deal, it’s near certain the Serie A side had no intention of paying such a fee. Clubs in Italy often agree option figures and then try to get the price down, however, Tomori has been so good that €28m now looks like a good price and it’s unlikely Chelsea will entertain lower offers.
Paolo Ziliani, a former footballer and current pundit, believes Tomori is one of the best around and that he’s already managed to outshine Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt: “One thing Milan cannot fail to do is pay Chelsea the 28 million for Tomori . If it cost 35 for Tonali, which isn’t worth it (at least for now) Bennacer and Kessi, Tomori at 28 is a bargain. For anticipation, speed and agility he is better than De Ligt, who cost Juve 85.5.”
