Chelsea have now officially announced the signing of an African striker to boost their attacking department.
It has been confirmed that the Blues have strengthened their attack with the arrival of 20-year-old Ivory Coast international David Datro Fofana from Norwegian outfit Molde.
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He joins the Londoners on a reported long-term deal following a €12 million (R217 million) switch from Norway, having completed all medical tests in London on Thursday.
Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana. ??
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Fofana signs off the back of an impressive season in Scandinavia, where he scored 15 goals and made five assists in 24 games in the Eliteserien in 2022, a feat that saw him linked with a move to Brighton and Hove Albion too.
According to the Evening Standard, Graham Potter's side is also closing in on the signing of Brazilian teenager Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.
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France international Christopher Nkunku, meanwhile, is still expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
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