The first real major ‘done deal’ of the transfer window has finally been confirmed by Chelsea today after months of speculation.
It was always unclear whether AC Milan would actually stump up the fee, thought to be around £25 million, to sign Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal after having him on loan since January.
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But Chelsea confirmed today that Tomori is now officially a Milan player after the club used the option to buy that both parties agreed to put in the loan deal back in the winter.
Best wishes for the future, @FikayoTomori_! 👊
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 17, 2021
A few of the Chelsea players have since been reacting on social media, and this particular exchange between good friends Mason Mount and Tomori was tough to digest…
Mount and Tomori on Instagram:
Mount: “Gutted to see you leave brother.. but looking forward to see what you achieve in your new challenge.”
Tomori: “My brother, keep tearing it up, gonna miss you.” pic.twitter.com/2WO5y3Uk1e
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) June 17, 2021
Tomori had many good friends at Chelsea and he came through the youth ranks on the same journey as the likes of Mount, Reece James, and Tammy Abraham etc.
Tammy was also one of the players to wish him luck..
Tammy Abraham on Fikayo Tomori departure:
"You know what to do! Good luck family ❤️"
[via iG: tammyabraham]
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) June 17, 2021
Ben Chilwell on Fikayo Tomori departure:
"Good luck brother – @fikayotomori_ ❤️"
[via iG: benchilwell]
— Absolute Chelsea (@AbsoluteChelsea) June 17, 2021