The Frenchman was swayed by a call from Ranieri, with Milan also having their sights set on him.

The Serie A debut of Salah-Eddine in Venice has been delayed, but that of Gourna-Douath went ahead. Despite receiving a yellow card after just 8 minutes, the Frenchman played a good game. The final day of the market has arrived and yesterday revealed a behind-the-scenes twist: “I was at Salzburg, ready to leave for another destination. But I received a call from Ranieri, we talked for half an hour, after which I told him I would fight for him until the end and I am grateful to be here and to be trained by him.” He was also targeted by Milan, a case similar to that of Koné. He too arrived in the final hours of the market, with the Giallorossi having to beat the competition from the Milan team. Gourna-Douath has been loaned out, with a buyout clause that converts into an obligation for 18 million euros once certain conditions, such as appearances, are met. His desire is to stay as long as possible: “I don’t want to stay in Rome for just 6 months,” he exclaims.