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“Scoring goals comes naturally” – Fofana disappointed with performances in recent seasons

By: Ben Dixon Youssouf Fofana was regularly a frustrating player for AC Milan. He had the ability, but too often he made mistakes that were below him. You could certainly make an argument that Fofana could still be a Milan…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 5:00 PM
“Scoring goals comes naturally” – Fofana disappointed with performances in recent seasons
Key Things to Know
  • Youssouf Fofana admitted to Spanish outlet AS that he has not scored enough goals in recent seasons.
  • Fofana noted that scoring comes naturally to him because he began his career as an attacker before moving deeper.
  • The French midfielder departed AC Milan on a season-long move following deadline day developments.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Midfielder Youssouf Fofana has expressed disappointment regarding his recent goalscoring output following his temporary departure from AC Milan. Speaking to the Spanish outlet AS, Fofana admitted that he should score more often given the positions he finds himself in on the pitch, noting that finding the back of the net comes naturally to him from his early playing days.

Fofana reflected on earlier expectations, including comments from Massimiliano Allegri suggesting he could contribute 15 goals. He explained that although youth coaches previously instructed him to hold back, his growing tactical experience now allows him to choose the right moments to push forward and join attacks.

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