Chelsea set to announce David Datro Fofana as first January signing

Chelsea are close to completing a deal for David Datro Fofana from Molde

PREMIER LEAGUE Chelsea set to announce David Datro Fofana as first January signing

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:50 - 15.12.2022

Chelsea look set to complete their first January transfer by signing David Datro Fofana from Molde in a €10million move.

Who is David Datro Fofana?

David Daro Fofana is a 19-year-old Ivorian striker that plays for Norwegian club, Molde.  He is enjoying a breakout season, scoring 15 goals and providing a further five assists in 24 appearances.

 Fofana has one year left on his current deal and Molde now look set to cash in on the highly rated youngster to avoid losing him for nothing. 

Chelsea close to signing Fofana

Chelsea are closing in on total agreement with Molde over the transfer of Fofana for a fee of around €10m. Personal terms are still being discussed between the player and Chelsea but a deal is expected to go through according to Fabrizio Romano

Chelsea are keen to recruit a new attacker after Armando Broja picked up an injury in a recent friendly that will rule him out for the rest of the season. 

Why are Chelsea signing Fofana?

The Blues have opted for a relatively unknown quantity in Fofana but he fits the bill in terms of building for the future.

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Chelsea boss, Graham Potter lose working with young players and his form this season for Molde has shown he has the talent and ability to develop into a top striker.

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