The traffic between London and Strasbourg is not limited to defenders, as striker Datro Fofana is also packing his bags for France. In a separate deal confirmed by Romano, the Ivorian forward will join Strasbourg on loan immediately, with all documents already approved and signed.
Fofana’s move comes in response to a specific injury crisis at the French club. With key striker Emanuel Emegha facing a spell on the sidelines, Strasbourg needed urgent reinforcements to lead the line. Fofana, who has found minutes hard to come by at Chelsea, was the logical candidate to step into the breach.
Despite attracting interest from La Liga side Mallorca and another unnamed French club, Fofana will join the sister club. The move allows him to stay within the BlueCo ecosystem while providing crucial cover for Emegha over the coming weeks. It is a marriage of convenience that suits all parties: Fofana gets game time, Strasbourg gets a proven forward, and Chelsea ensures their asset is playing at a high level.