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Fikayo Tomori reveals why he rejected Tottenham to stay at AC Milan during the January transfer window

Jamie Brown

Thu 6 February 2025 11:45, UK

Fikayo Tomori has opened up on his failed move to Tottenham and why he wanted to stay at AC Milan during the January transfer window.

Tottenham tried to sign Tomori in January as they looked for a new defender, however, the deal could not get done and they looked elsewhere.

Tomori rejected Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou’s side ended up signing Kevin Danso, who could make his debut against Liverpool.

But Tomori has now revealed why he chose to reject the chance to return to the Premier League and remain at San Siro despite his minutes.

Why Fikayo Tomori rejected Tottenham move

Fikayo Tomori has revealed that he rejected a move to Tottenham because he loves playing for AC Milan which is his “home”.

Spurs agreed a £25m deal for Tomori with Milan but they were unable to convince the 27-year-old to make the switch to North London.

The former Chelsea man has been at Milan for four years now but this season has been tricky for the defender who has started on just 10 occasions in Serie A.

Speaking after Milan’s win over Roma, Tomori told the media: “I decided to stay here. I feel at home, I’ve been here for four years. 

“In the last few years I haven’t played as I would have liked, but this is my home, I want to play for this shirt”.

Who would have been a better signing for Tottenham between Tomori or Danso?

Tottenham clearly wanted a central defender who is good on the ball and both Tomori and Danso have proven themselves to be solid passers of the ball.

But in terms of progressing the ball through carries and passing the new Tottenham defender comes out on top.

Danso also leads the way quite comfortably for aerial ability which is something Spurs do need given their weakness at defending set pieces.

Tomori and Danso both look like they would have been solid additions to Postecoglou’s team and we might get to see a glimpse of whether the Lilywhites made the right choice at Anfield tonight.