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Mail Sport share major update on Wesley Fofanaâs future amid Barcelona links
TL;DR
Wesley Fofana plans to stay at Chelsea this summer despite links to Barcelona. His future at Stamford Bridge remains secure according to recent reports.
Key points
- Wesley Fofana intends to stay at Chelsea.
- Fofana has been linked to Barcelona.
- Chelsea signed Fofana for ÂŁ70 million plus add-ons.
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Mail Sport share major update on Wesley Fofanaâs future amid Barcelona links
Wesley Fofana has no intention of leaving Chelsea this summer despite being linked with an exit according to reports.
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Chelsea signed Fofana from Leicester in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth an initial ÂŁ70m plus add ons, but his time at Stamford Bridge has been difficult.
Fofana is coming to the end of the his fourth season at Chelsea, but heâs been plagued by injury and has only made 68 appearances.
Wesley Fofana has no intention of leaving Chelsea this summer
The Frenchman is believed to be one of the highest earners at Chelsea, and whilst heâs been available more often than not this season, his performances in general havenât reached the standard required.
Fofana is under contract until 2029, and has previously been linked with a return to France, with Marseille said to be interested.
Chelsea are in the market for at least one centre back this summer, with there question marks over the future of several of the current centre backs.
Fofana has now been linked with Barcelona who are looking to reinforce their defence, but Mail Sport have reported the France international has no intention of leaving this summer.
Q&A
Why is Wesley Fofana linked with Barcelona?
Wesley Fofana has been linked with Barcelona due to speculation about his future, but he has no intention of leaving Chelsea.
What was the transfer fee for Wesley Fofana when he joined Chelsea?
Chelsea signed Wesley Fofana from Leicester for an initial fee of ÂŁ70 million plus add-ons.
What challenges has Wesley Fofana faced at Chelsea?
Wesley Fofana's time at Chelsea has been difficult, though specific challenges are not detailed in the reports.