Bakaye Traore announces AC Milan move

Nancy midfielder Bakaye Traore has confirmed that will join AC Milan at the end of the season.

The 27-year-old Mali international is out of contract next month and had been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United.

He told French radio station RMC: "I am happy to finally announce that I'm going to sign for Milan. It's an incredible sensation.

"I am signing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. There will be a lot of competition for places, which is only normal, but there will also be the motivation to grow further."

Traore has made 20 Ligue 1 appearances this season, scoring five goals.