Overview

• He told the Say Less podcast that Lille were set to sell him to Inter after his breakout year, but he refused to leave after his first full season.
• Within weeks Milan advanced, and a video call from Paolo Maldini saying “You have to come” sealed his decision to join the Rossoneri.
• He framed the choice as a lifelong pull toward Milan’s history and idols, declaring “Between Inter and Milan, Milan 100 times.”
• Since arriving from Lille for around €35m, he has delivered 71 goals and 62 assists in 261 appearances, winning the 2021/22 Scudetto and a Supercoppa against Inter.
• He is currently sidelined with a right calf problem, with reports saying Milan hope to have him available for a home match against Napoli; his contract runs to June 2028 with a €175m release clause.