"I've been training with my left foot for two or three years, and I'm improving. I always try to provide the pass that leads to the goal. I'll try to get to 20 by the end of the season, even though Leao isn't very happy because I'm taking his job away from him."
"I started playing on the streets. Ten years ago, I was still playing at a low level. My family didn't have much money, so I started working as a pizza delivery boy. If someone had told me back then, 'You're going to be a starter for Milan, who are fighting for the Scudetto,' would you have believed it?"
"No, because I no longer believed in a future as a professional footballer. I was only thinking about playing with my friends. I even thought about retiring around 18. Then I did a trial with Strasbourg, signed the contract, and told myself I couldn't stop anymore."
Youssouf Fofana has established himself as a key player for AC Milan since his summer 2024 arrival from Monaco, accumulating 13 assists and becoming a regular starter under Massimiliano Allegri. Playing on the right of midfield, Fofana frequently advances further than teammate Adrien Rabiot to deliver crucial final passes. He recently provided an assist for Pervis Estupinan's goal in the derby against Inter, executed with his weaker left foot after dedicated training. Fofana has worked extensively on improving his left-foot technique over two to three years. Beyond his current success, Fofana reflected on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings, including delivering pizzas and playing street football, to becoming a starter for a title-contending Milan side. He maintains belief in Milan's championship prospects.
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