Advertisement

David Datro Fofana leaves Chelsea for Goztepe loan after AEK Athens transfer collapse

David Datro Fofana leaves Chelsea for Goztepe loan after AEK Athens transfer collapse

Chelsea have announced David Fofana has completed a season-long move to Turkish club Goztepe.

Fofana, who joined the Blues from Molde in 2023, has made four appearances for the club. He had been tipped for a move to Greek side AEK Athens but that reportedly collapsed after they requested a change in terms, leaving Fofana in a state of limbo.

According to The Athletic, the move to Turkey has an option to make the deal permanent for £20m next summer and a recall clause in January has been included.

The Ivorian forward spent half of last campaign at Bundesliga side Union Berlin before he made another temporary switch to Burnley.

The 21-year-old had a hand in five Premier League goals for the Clarets but ended his time at Turf Moor after their relegation to Sky Bet Championship.

A Chelsea statement read: “We look forward to monitoring and supporting David during his loan. Good luck, David.”