Tiemoue Bakayoko to Valencia – it’s a transfer that feels like it’s already happened, but we promise it hasn’t
The midfielder’s loan odyssey looks set to continue this season, after AC Milan declined to take up their purchase option on the Frenchman. But his time there may have borne some fruits.
It was in his first spell in Lombardy that he linked up with Gennaro Gattuso, who helped Bakayoko play his best football since his breakout spell at Monaco.
Now that Rino is taking over at Valencia, the rumours have started up that he may want Baka to join him.
That’s what mid tier transfer reported Nico Schira is reporting anyway.
In Rino #Gattuso’s list as possible signings for his #Valencia there are Tièmouè #Bakayoko, Sergio #Oliveira and Matteo #Politano. Opened talks. #transfers
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 3, 2022
At this stage it all feel slightly speculative – a case of joining the dots – but on the other hand it’s the right level for him, and a loan with an option to buy could work out nicely for everyone.
One day, he’ll find the team for him.
