Official: Diawara joins Milan from Troyes on a five-year deal | OneFootball

Sankhoun Diawara officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

Sankhoun Diawara has joined Milan from France.

After signing Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila, Milan completed today the signing of another central defender, and it’s a 20-year-old prospect arriving from Troyes, who won Ligue 2 last season.

Milan are signing Diawara for a reported fee of €2m plus. The official announcement arrived on Wednesday:

“AC Milan today announced the signing of Sankhoun Diawara from ESTAC Troyes. The French defender has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2031, with an option to extend.

“Born in Paris on 13 January 2006, Diawara developed through the youth academies of FC Solitaires Paris and CA Paris-Charenton before joining Troyes’ academy in 2020.

Sankhoun Diawara officially at Milan. (@acmilan.com)

“Having completed his development with the French club, he made his first-team debut in November 2024 in the Coupe de France. The following season, he made 17 appearances across the league and domestic cup competitions, helping Troyes secure promotion to Ligue 1 and win the Ligue 2 title. His performances quickly established him as one of the most promising young defenders in French football. 

“A left-footed centre-back, Diawara combines technical quality, physical strength and personality. These attributes make him a highly promising talent, already proven at professional level in France and ready to continue his development in the Rossoneri colours.

“Sankhoun Diawara will wear the number 13 shirt.

“The Club extends a warm welcome to Sankhoun.”