Chelsea are poised to unveil the signing of striker David Datro Fofana from Molde soon, confirms Fabrizio Romano. The Ivorian centre-forward is likely to be their first buy of the January transfer window, being brought in as a replacement for the injured Armando Broja.
Chelsea Close to Unveiling David Datro Fofana Signing
David Datro Fofana has completed all medical tests on Thursday in London, then Chelsea will unveil the Ivorian striker as new signing soon, deal in place with Molde for €12m fee – it's all confirmed. 🔵 #CFC
Personal terms are fully agreed on a long term contract. pic.twitter.com/UOVNQaNP6i
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 23, 2022
Fofana Completes Chelsea Medicals Ahead of Stamford Bridge Move
The 20-year-old striker underwent his medicals after arriving in London on Thursday, which was also his 20th birthday. Romano has confirmed that he has completed all medical examinations without any issues and has taken a step closer to becoming a new Chelsea player.
The Premier League side already have a deal in place for the Ivorian forward and are ready to pay a fee of around £10.5 million to Molde for his acquisition. They have also agreed personal terms with Fofana himself and currently have everything in place to announce his signing very soon.
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The 20-year-old is expected to be drafted straight into the first-team squad rather than being put in with the U21 side for the time being. With Graham Potter having Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as his only forward option, he needs another natural striker in his squad to add more depth for the second half of the season.
Chelsea’s Pre-January Transfer Splurge
It appears that Chelsea are not waiting for the January transfer window and are instead getting most of their deals done well before that. The Blues have already agreed the brilliant signing of RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, who will join them in the summer.
Todd Boehly has also added another one for the future in the form of Andrey Santos, who will join the club from Brazilian side Vasco and be treated as a prospect. But Fofana is expected to be the first player among these to be officially unveiled as a new Blue, with the London giants wanting to integrate him into the first team quickly.
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The 20-year-old striker has enjoyed a prolific season so far for Molde, scoring 17 goals and providing six assists for them across all competitions. Fofana has made 65 appearances during his Molde career, with 24 goals and 10 assists to his name.
