Kingsley Boateng joins Catania on loan

Highly-rated AC Milan forward Kingsley Boateng has joined Catania on a season-long loan deal.

The 19-year-old, who was born in Ghana, is said to have been earmarked for a future role with the Milan outfit.

However, according to Football Italia, Catania have the option to purchase a 50% stake in his contract next summer.

A number of European clubs are also believed to be monitoring proceedings.