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Chelsea star, Wesley Fofana helps France to comfortable 3-0 away victory in the UEFA Euro qualifier

June 17, 2023 Wisdom

BREAKING: Wesley Fofana finally agreed personal terms with Chelsea as Leicester accept deal

Chelsea football club star Wesley Fofana was in an astonishing form for France national team on Friday night, as he guided them to a remarkable 3-0 victory over Gibraltar national team in the UEFA Euro qualifier. The former Leicester City football club star was given a starting role by France national team head coach Didider Deschamps, and he was able to play a vital role in his team’s well deserved victory over their opponent. Wesley Fofana started in France national team’s defence line alongside Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich football…

Wesley Fofana sends message to Reece James after he pick up injury against Bournemouth

December 28, 2022 Wisdom

Wesley Fofana has taken to Instagram to issue a message of support to Reece James after he suffered an injury in Chelsea’s victory over Bournemouth last night. Kai Havertz and Mason Mount struck for the Blues, who looked back to their best particularly in the first half. The wing-back was playing his first game since an injury suffered against AC Milan in October, which ruled him out of the World Cup in Qatar. It was never planned for James to play the full game, however just minutes into the second half he…

Chelsea send Recce James and Wesley Fofana to Dubai

October 31, 2022 Wisdom

Reece James spotted in training with Chelsea team ahead of UCL clash against Lille (Video)

England international Reece James has been sent to Dubai in a bid to keep his World Cup dreams alive as he recovers from injury. The Chelsea defender suffered knee ligament damage in their 2-0 Champions League victory over AC Milan on October 11, with Gareth Southgate sweating over whether the 22-year-old will be fit in time to make the plane to Qatar. Chelsea confirmed in a statement that James, along with French centre-back Wesley Fofana who is also hoping to recover in time for the World Cup, have been sent to Dubai to continue their rehabilitation. England manager…

Chelsea give update on Wesley Fofana injury ahead of Wolves tie

October 7, 2022 Wisdom

Chelsea are confident Wesley Fofana’s knee injury isn’t as bad as first feared and could be back playing before the World Cup in November. The France Under-21 international was seen hobbling away from Stamford Bridge on crutches and it was feared he would miss a significant portion of the season. According to The Evening Standard, however, the early prognosis is positive after initial scans delivered encouraging results. SOURCE: The Evening Standard Ecstasy soon turned to agony for Fofana in just his fourth appearance for Chelsea. He gave the Blues the…

Chelsea suffer injury blow despite 3-0 win over Milan

October 5, 2022 Wisdom

Wesley Fofana has just limped off injured after 36 minutes of Chelsea’s game against AC Milan in the Champions League. The defender appeared to twist his knee when challenging with Rafeal Leao. He attempted to carry on, but it looked like the cautious decision was made and the France international was removed. He had scored the only goal of the game so far, but picked up the injury soon after and had been moving gingerly. We will always have injury worried with the summer signing’s fitness because of the broken…

Two-time African Champions Want Chelsea New Signing Fofana Ahead Of AFCON 2023

September 27, 2022 Wisdom

Two-time African champions Ivory Coast want Chelsea’s new signing Wesley Fofana ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 21-year-old defender has been subjected to transfer speculation before he finally moves to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City in a deal worth up to £75m after add-on. Fofana was born in Marseille and is yet to feature for Didier Deschamps’ squads despite playing for France U21 against Liechtenstein in October 2020 and has earned six caps for the age group. Former Leicester City star was recently overlooked as Les Blues…

How Wesley Fofana helps France to defeat Germany 1-0

September 24, 2022 Wisdom

English Premier League giant, Chelsea FC summer signing Wesley Fofana was in action yesterday for France U-21 team in an international friendly match against Germany U-21 away from home. The 21 year old football maestro and prolific defender was solid for the Les Bleus in the keenly contested encounter which ended in a one nil hard-fought victory in favour of the visitor. The first half of the game hanged on the balance as it was such a balanced one between the two sides with nothing separating them going into the…

See what Wesley Fofana did in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham

September 4, 2022 Wisdom

Fans of Chelsea were treated to the debut of one of their summer acquisitions against West Ham, and they were pleased. Wesley Fofana was thrust into action and given a full home debut by Thomas Tuchel in an effort to shore up a defense that has been porous thus far this season. The Frenchman was unable to contribute to a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge, but he was also powerless to prevent either goal, as both were the result of defensive miscues. The new No. 33 had a reliable teammate…

Wesley Fofana completed medical tests in New York and to be unveil as new Chelsea player next day

August 30, 2022 Wisdom

Chelsea set to announce and unveil their new signing, Wesley Fofana after successful medical tests in New York today. Fofana sign six years (6-year) contract deal with Chelsea valid until June 2028 with fee worth £75m plus add-ons as all documents signed and medical tests successfully completed. Chelsea sign Fofana from Leicester City as Thomas Tuchel looking forward to solidify his backline this season, and also making some deals to sign frontman for the blues According to Fabrizio Romano, “Wesley Fofana has completed final part of his medical tests…

Wesley Fofana arrives in London to undergo medical tests

August 28, 2022 Wisdom

Chelsea have confirmed that Wesley Fofana will undergo medical tests in London today to finalize his move to Stamford Bridge. Fofana complete his move to Chelsea with a fee around £75m on his six years contract deal until June 2028. “Wesley Fofana medical as new Chelsea player has been scheduled today, as expected – the main part will be completed in the next hours, contracts will be signed also on player side right after. Chelsea and Leicester agreed fee since Friday – here we go confirmed.” Chelsea have complete…