AC Milan trigger clause to sign this Chelsea defender permanently

Italian Seria A club, AC Milan have reportedly triggered the transfer clause that could see them sign Chelsea defender, Tomori Fikayo permanently in the summer transfer window.

The report hinted that AC Milan triggered a €28.5m (£25m) clause which was included in their agreement with the Blues when they sign Tomori on a temporary deal back in the January.

The 23-year-old defender who moved to San Siro in January enjoyed a strong second half to the season with the Italian side making 22 appearances in all competitions.

During their agreement in January, Chelsea and AC Milan had agreed to a future buy out option when the loan was discussed, and according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Milan have communicated to Chelsea that they want to trigger the clause.

Romano claims that AC Milan will pay €28.5m (£25m) for the English defender, who is expected to sign a contract with the Serie A giants until June 2026.

Tomori, who came through the youth system at Stamford Bridge, will leave Chelsea having made 27 first-team appearances for the London club in all competitions.

He scored his debut AC Milan goal against Juventus in the Italian Serie A on May 9.

Chelsea are yet to approve of AC Milan’s interest to sign him permanently.