After several weeks of negotiations, Chelsea has formalized the recruitment of Wesley Fofana for 82.5 million euros. The French central defender, who has signed up for seven years, has become the fourth most expensive player in the history of his position.
Fofana is a new Chelsea player.
Wesley Fofana (21) is a new Chelsea player. Two years after his arrival from Saint-tienne, the French central defender felt it was time for him to set sail. And as often with the 2016 English champion, the acquiring club had to pay.
Fofana among the biggest transfers in history
Indeed, the Blues have exploded their piggy bank to recover the native of Marseille with a transfer of 82.5 million euros. In history, only three players have cost more for their position: Harry Maguire, who left Leicester for Manchester United for 87 million euros in the summer of 2019, Matthijs de Ligt, who left Ajax for Juventus for 85, 5 million euros during the same transfer window, and Virgil van Dijk, transferred from Southampton Liverpool for 84 million euros in the winter of 2018. in June 2029, which will above all allow ASSE, its training club, to recover up to 10 million euros.
Chelsea will have a sacred defense…
For Thomas Tuchel, he is obviously a major recruit. With the departures of Antonio Rdiger (Real Madrid) and Andreas Christensen (FC Barcelona), the German manager will therefore be able to count on one of the greatest hopes in world football in addition to Marc Cucurrella, who arrived for 65.3 million euros from Brighton, and Kalidou Koulibaly, recruited Naples for 38 million euros. With the possible departure of Thiago Silva at the end of the season, the Blues have secured their backs, especially since Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) could land next summer for 90 million euros. One more proof, if one were needed, that Premier League clubs do not fight in the same category…
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