AC Milan signs defender Tomori from Chelsea after loan spell

By: The Associated Press Posted: 9:42 AM CDT Friday, Jun. 18, 2021

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan has exercised its option to sign Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea after the defender's loan spell with the Italian club in the second half of the season.

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MILAN (AP) — AC Milan has exercised its option to sign Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea after the defender's loan spell with the Italian club in the second half of the season.

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MILAN (AP) — AC Milan has exercised its option to sign Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea after the defender’s loan spell with the Italian club in the second half of the season.

The Serie A club paid a reported fee of at least $33 million for the 23-year-old Tomori, who joined Milan in January and helped the team secure a Champions League spot by finishing second.

Tomori, who made 22 appearances and scored one goal for Milan, is signed through June 2025, the club said Thursday.

FILE - In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori, left, and Manchester United's Anthony Martial challenge for the ball during their Europa League round of 16 first leg soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. AC Milan has exercised its option to sign Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea after the defender’s loan spell with the Italian club in the second half of the season, it was announced Friday, June 18. The Serie A club paid a reported fee of at least $33 million for the 23-year-old Tomori. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Tomori was born in Canada to Nigerian parents but represents England. He spent his youth career at Chelsea but has also had loan spells at Brighton, Hull and Derby.

He was largely unused under former Blues manager Frank Lampard, who was fired in late January and replaced by Thomas Tuchel.

“Since the day I arrived in Milan, I was welcomed with open arms, and now I am here to stay,” Tomori said on Instagram. “I can’t wait to see you all soon in the San Siro.”