CM: Full-back fails to convince Pioli as idea of summer sale gathers steam

Fode Ballo-Toure may have only arrived at AC Milan last summer but he could leave after one season, according to a report.

The full-back department was recently bolstered by the renewal of Theo Hernandez which is a good starting point, but Maldini and Massara have to make important decisions also at the exit front. Ballo-Touré simply has not convinced Pioli and could soon say goodbye to Milan, as we reported recently.

According to Calciomercato.com, a big sign regarding Ballo-Toure’s standing in Pioli’s hierarchy came during the win against Empoli last Saturday. Despite Theo Hernandez’s absence due to suspension, Pioli preferred to move Florenzi to the left than to play a natural left-back.

That seems to point towards one thing: the very strong suggestion that the Senegalese defender could be allowed to leave in the summer, which would be less than 12 months after his arrival from Ligue 1 club Monaco.