Union Berlin sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana on a long season loan from the London club without a buyout clause.
Chelsea announced his departure via its social media account. The Ivorian striker has hardly played for Chelsea since his move from Norwegian giant Molde for £12 million.
Since he joined in January, Fofana has made only three appearances for Chelsea. Union Berlin hope to give him another chance in the Bundesliga.
The Union Berlin Sporting Director Oliver Ruhnert said, “David’s speed and his flexible offensive qualities are highly interesting for us.”
“We want another goal-scoring player who will give our attacking game additional impetus.”
After the completion of the move, the Ivorian striker said, “Union have developed extremely strongly in the last few years and it excites me a lot to be a part of this in the coming season”
“The club has made a long and hard effort to find me and now I want to repay that with good performances.”
Fofana is Union Berlin’s second signing in three days after the German giant completed the signing of Brenden Aaronson from Leeds United on loan.
Union Berlin finished in the fourth place on the German Bundesliga table last season. The team got automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
How Old is David Datro Fofana?
The striker was born on December 24, 2002, in the City of Ouraghaio, Ivory Coast. He is currently 20 years old and has a promising career ahead of him.
David Datro Fofana Stats
Fofana made 71 appearances, scoring 25 goals and creating 10 assists in all competitions. The striker has received five yellow cards and one red card in his career so far.
Out of the 25 goals scored, 24 were for Molde FK, and one was for Chelsea U-21. However, for his national team, Ivory Coast, David Datro Fofana made three appearances with no goals scored.
Due to his strength and pace, he has been likened to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, who is from the same country as David Datro Fofana.
David Datro Fofana Salary
The Invorian earns £200,000 weekly and £10,400,000 annually. He was the seventh-highest paid player at Chelsea, behind Wesley Fofana, who also earns £200,000.
Other Players Who Have Joined Union Berlin This Summer
Dominique Heintz From Brochum
Mikkel Kaufmann, from Copenhagen
Alex Kral from Spartak Moscow, loan,
Diogo Leite, from Porto
Tim Skarke from Schalke,
Rick van Drongelen from Hansa Rostock
Lennart Grill of Bayer Leverkusen
It was reported that Union Berlin had spent £10.2 million on transfers and made £1.7 million from the departure of 13 players.
However, they are still active in the transfer window and will get more world-class players before the transfer window closes.
Due to their Champions League qualification last season, they will easily attract players to the club in this transfer window.
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