Tomori welcomed back to Milan fold after failure to guarantee transfer
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Fikayo Tomori has returned to AC Milan after a potential transfer collapsed due to an inability to provide the required financial guarantees.
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Attributed to original sourceFikayo Tomori resisted all attempts for Milan to sell him again and it paid off once more, with multiple reports he’ll be welcomed back into Ruben Amorim’s squad.
The England international had already been on the verge of a sale several times last summer and again in January, only to turn down the bids from the likes of Newcastle United.
This time around, he was frozen out by new coach Amorim and not involved in pre-season games, all to pressure him into accepting an exit.
Tomori beat Milan pressure again SASSUOLO, ITALY – MAY 03: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan reacts after Fabio Maresca, referee of the match shows to hi a red card during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on May 03, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Coventry City and most recently Fulham had made offers, with Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest interested , but again Tomori was not prepared to negotiate a departure unless it was on his terms.
When today’s talks with Fulham collapsed, a decision was made for Tomori to be welcomed back into the fold at San Siro.
CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 01: Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 01, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia , Fabrizio Romano, Sportitalia and MilanNews all confirm that the defender’s agents were informed of the decision straight after the transfer deadline had passed.
He will resume training with the rest of his squad from tomorrow or Thursday, and should therefore be on the bench for the upcoming showdown with Juventus.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 27: Fikayo Tomori of England looks on during the warm up prior to the international friendly match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Tomori might even be used, because Matteo Gabbia pulled out of training today with a recurring ankle problem.
Milan have failed to sell any of the three players they froze out, as Youssouf Fofana’s move to Olympique Lyonnais did not go through by the deadline in France, while Warren Bondo has also not yet found a new club.
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What happened
AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori had been on the verge of leaving the club this window, but the deal fell through when the buying side could not produce the necessary guarantees. As a result, Tomori has been reintegrated into Milan's squad and is once again available for selection. The development leaves Milan with reinforced defensive depth heading into the new season, though it also suggests the club was open to moving the England international on.
Chance analysis
Tomori's return gives Milan a familiar option at centre-back, a position where depth has been a talking point in recent windows. The failed move indicates the Rossoneri were willing to listen to offers for a player who has had uneven minutes over the past year, and the collapse of the deal leaves a question mark over his long-term role. For now, though, Milan head into their upcoming fixtures with an extra body in defence rather than a hole to fill.
Milan's defensive depth improves with Tomori's return, while the player regains first-team relevance after a stalled exit.