OFFICIAL Chelsea statement released – powerful striker has completed summer move

David Datro Fofana has joined Union Berlin on loan from Chelsea for the 2023/24 season.

CHELSEA were desperate to sign a striker last January and made the decision to splash the cash and bring Fofana to the club in a deal that cost the club some serious transfer money.

He was really making a name for himself and scored a few goals for Molde before Chelsea come calling – so big things were expected of the lad when he actually joined.

However – Fofana has struggled for games and is yet to score for his new club, which has led to alot of speculation in the media that the Blues will now allow him to leave on loan.

Now – The 20-year-old striker has now joined the German side.

WHAT CHELSEA SAID – 

‘The striker joined Chelsea in January from Norwegian club Molde and was incorporated into the men’s first-team squad.

‘He was handed his debut against Manchester City in the FA Cup and further appearances followed in the Premier League for the 20-year-old.

‘The Ivory Coast international will now continue his development with Union, who will compete in the Champions League this season for the first time in the club’s history.

‘Good luck, David!’

WHAT DID THE GERMANS SAY – 

Union Berlin’s director of football, Oliver Ruhnert, said: “David’s pace and his flexible attacking qualities are of great interest to us. We want another dangerous player who will give our attacking game additional impetus.”

WAS IT A GOOD DECISION TO MOVE?

Fofana is obviously a very talented young man that could go on and become a decent striker – but for CHELSEA – he is not the man that will lead the attack.

This was a very good decision to make as he should get the game time he needs over the next 12 months.

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