“We will miss him” – Chelsea now open to sell ‘very fast’ player who Pochettino praised so much
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Chelsea’s Transfer Turmoil: David Datro Fofana Set to Leave
Journalist Matt Law has reported that Chelsea is planning to sell a player who has only been with the team for a little over a year.
Major Turnover Under Todd Boehly
Since Todd Boehly took over as the club’s owner, the player turnover has been substantial. Just two players from the squad that competed in the Champions League final three years ago remain. The club has seen a significant influx of both first-team players and young talents aimed at future success. Under Boehly’s leadership, Chelsea has broken their transfer record twice, bringing in Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in consecutive transfer windows.
Struggles for David Datro Fofana
However, the sheer volume of incoming players makes it impossible for everyone to thrive. This seems to be the fate awaiting David Datro Fofana.
Law’s Prediction on Player Sales
Matt Law shared on the ‘London is Blue’ podcast that he believes Fofana is among those set to be sold to clear space for new arrivals. He stated, “I’ve been told a lot of players will go; Casadei might go, and Datro Fofana will go, whether on loan or permanent. I think they would accept bids for Cucurella; whether they’d get any, I don’t know. Maatsen will go; he’s part of the Duran thing with Villa. I do think Chalobah will go.”
Fofana’s Performance and Future
Fofana had a productive loan spell at Burnley in the latter half of the season, although Vincent Kompany’s side was destined for relegation. During his time at Turf Moor, Fofana was described by Kompany as ‘very fast,’ highlighting his potential value to a top team.
No Future at Stamford Bridge?
With numerous reports suggesting Chelsea is eyeing a new young striker, like Jhon Duran, it seems unlikely that Fofana has a future at Stamford Bridge. The focus now will be on ensuring that the club doesn’t incur a loss on what was a relatively modest investment in today’s market.
