AC Milan are being linked with a move for Sassuolo’s Canada and Côte d’Ivoire central midfielder Ismaël Koné, whose future in Emilia-Romagna appears uncertain amid talk of a possible summer exit.
The 23-year-old, valued at €20.00m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of fresh speculation over a switch within Serie A from Sassuolo to Milan, with the rumour recorded on 23 April 2026. The probability of the move is currently listed as “?”, underlining that negotiations are at an early and unconfirmed stage.
Koné, who wears the No 90 shirt for Sassuolo, operates primarily as a central midfielder and is right-footed. Born in Abidjan on 16 June 2002, he is listed with dual nationality – Canada and Côte d’Ivoire – and stands at 1.88m, giving him a notable physical presence in the middle of the pitch.
There is no publicly available information in the data on when he joined Sassuolo or when his contract is due to expire, which has fuelled discussion that he could be heading towards a key decision point in his deal and, in the longer term, a potential free‑agent scenario if no extension is agreed. For now, however, he remains a Sassuolo player and any switch to San Siro would require a transfer agreement.
Koné’s current market valuation at €20.00m frames the discussion around what fee Milan might need to pay if they formalise their interest. The move, if it happens, would see him remain in Serie A, swapping a relegation-threatened environment for one of Italy’s most historically successful clubs.
Recent match details and performance data are not provided in the available information, but Koné’s age profile, physical attributes and dual-national status make him a notable midfield prospect. A transfer to Milan would mark the biggest step of his career so far and could significantly shape his reputation and long-term potential at the top level of European football.
