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Chelsea Targets Lyon's Fofana as Sancho Replacement

6/16/2025

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Chelsea is eyeing Lyon's talented winger Malick Fofana, a promising 20-year-old Belgian international, to fill the void left by Jadon Sancho. With an impressive record of 11 goals and six assists last season, Fofana, who is tied to Lyon until 2028, could be a game-changer. The club is also considering Jamie Gittens, but no deals are in place yet.

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Chelsea is eyeing Lyon's talented winger Malick Fofana, a promising 20-year-old Belgian international, to fill the void left by Jadon Sancho. With an impressive record of 11 goals and six assists last season, Fofana, who is tied to Lyon until 2028, could be a game-changer. The club is also considering Jamie Gittens, but no deals are in place yet.