AC Milan have announced the signing of AS Monaco wing-back Fode Ballo-Toure.

The youngster signed his contact at Casa Milan on Sunday morning. Milan will pay €4.2m plus €500,000 in bonuses to the Ligue 1 side.

Ballo-Toure is expected to be the back-up for French defender Theo Hernandez at left of Stefano Pioli's defence.

“AC Milan are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Fodé Ballo-Touré from AS Monaco," the club wrote in a statement on their official website.

“The defender has signed a contract with the Rossoneri until 30 June 2025 and will be wearing the number 5 jersey."