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Chelsea activates ‘Plan B’ for Koundé: Wesley Fofana

07/27/2022 at 11:18

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Wesley Fofana would be the one chosen to occupy the center of the ‘blue’ defense, according to the ‘Daily Mail’

The blues tried to ‘snatch’ Nordi Mukiele from PSG with an exorbitant offer, but they were late

The ‘Daily Mail’ ensures that the Chelsea gives up on Jules Konde, who seems to be very close to signing with him BarçaTherefore, the team led by Thomas Tuchel has already begun to move through the ‘Plan B’: Wesley Fofanacenter of Leicester City.

A few days ago, when the ‘Koundé operation’ already seemed very complicated, the London team tried to torpedo the deal between Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig for Nordi Mukiele by offering Timo Wernerbut those of Stamford Bridge they arrived too late, when the transfer was already closed, nor with an offer much higher than that of the Parisians, which was less than €15 million, They managed to change the scene.

A complicated move

Once two of the defenders they had in mind have escaped, they go for Fofana, another french central, just like the other two players. The signing of the Leicester footballer carries extreme difficulty, as he recently renewed his contract until 2027, the ‘foxes’ will ask a higher price from a team that is in the same league and, therefore, is a direct rival. In addition, the Market value of his defender is 40 million euros.

How does Wesley Fofana play?

The 20/21 season was one of the most promising defenders of the Premier League, but an injury cut short his progress at a time when several big clubs in Europe had set their sights on him. Last season he managed to finish recovering, thus being able to play the final stretch in full physical condition. He is only 21 years old.

He is a forceful, fast central defender, without fear of ‘getting out of the cave’ and with footwork that is good enough to also contribute when it comes to getting the ball out.

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