Chelsea send forgotten man David Fofana on loan transfer but are instantly trolled by fans over destination
CHELSEA have sent young striker David Fofana on loan to Union Berlin - and were instantly trolled by rival fans.
The 20-year-old, who made his international debut for Ivory Coast in 2019, only arrived at Stamford Bridge in January.
The forward scored 15 goals in 42 matches for Molde, which was enough to convince the Blues to splash out £10.5million for him.
He was instantly made part of the first-team set-up at Chelsea but his arrival was unable to have any impact in the West London club’s miserable season.
Fofana only made a total of four appearances as the Blues ended the campaign trophyless and in a disappointing 12th place.
That means that new boss Mauricio Pochettino and his squad have no European football to look forward to this term.
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However, Fofana is preparing for Champions League football after Union Berlin’s fourth-placed finish in the Bundesliga.
And rival fans could not resist a cheeky dig at Chelsea after they confirmed the youngster’s exit.
“Whilst his parent club won't be in any European competition next season,” responded one rival supporter.
Another wrote: “He upgraded.”
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As a fellow troll said: “Key Word: Fofana will get to play champions league football while Chelsea won’t.”
Pochettino has managed to bolster his striking ranks this summer.
Nicolas Jackson has arrived in a £32m switch from Villarreal while they have also confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m.
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