Paolo Maldini is one of the best defenders to ever play the game of football, so when he rates another defender, it is best to take note.
The man he rates is Chelsea centre back, Fikayo Tomori.
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Maldini is now a director at AC Milan who are now working on the finer details to secure the loan signing of Tomori from Chelsea until the end of the season, potentially with an option to buy in the deal.
Maldini speaks highly of the Chelsea defender.
“We wanted Fikayo Tomori also last summer, he’s always been one of our targets. He’s perfect for our squad.”
Paolo Maldini, AC Milan director, to Sky Sport: "We wanted Fikayo Tomori also last summer, he's always been one of our targets. He's perfect for our squad, we're working on the last details". He's joining this week from Chelsea, confirmed. 👌🏻🔴 #ACMilan #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 18, 2021
That will be music to the ears of the 22-year old, having one of the best ever saying you are perfect for his squad, no wonder he is so keen to get the deal done.
Chelsea could live to regret allowing an option to buy, if that is the case of course. Tomori has the potential to become a top defender himself.
AC Milan are set to announce both signings Mario Mandzukic [free agent, contract until next June] and Fikayo Tomori [he’s joining on loan with buy option from Chelsea] this week. Just a matter of time – here we go confirmed. 🔴⚫️ #ACMilan #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 18, 2021