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According to **[L’Équipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mercato-chelsea-a-contacte-l-ol-pour-malick-fofana/1570658)**, Chelsea have initiated contact with Olympique Lyonnais over a potential move for Belgian winger Malick Fofana (20).
The Blues are reportedly keen to explore the feasibility of a deal for the former Gent prospect, who joined Lyon in January 2024 for €19.5m. Fofana has quickly become one of OL’s most valuable assets and impressed during the 2024/25 Ligue 1 campaign, registering 5 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances.
While several Premier League clubs – including Nottingham Forest – have made enquiries via the player’s entourage in recent weeks, Chelsea are the first to make a direct approach to Lyon’s hierarchy. No formal offer has been made at this stage, according to **L’Équipe** journalists **Loïc Tanzi** and **Hugo Guillemet**.
Fofana is under contract at OL until June 2028 although Lyon’s financial situation could open the door to a significant sale.
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