AC Milan has signed midfielder Kevin Constant from Genoa on loan to replace Sulley Muntari, who is injured.

Muntari has impressed since joining Milan in January on loan from rivals, Inter Milan. He was expected to sign a permanent deal, before injuring his knee during an international match with Ghana.

Milan has now turned to Constant, bringing the 25-year-old player over to their side on loan, with an option to make the move permanent.

Genoa confirmed the deal its website on Wednesday, adding that Francesco Acerbi will also move to Milan in a co-ownership deal.