Chelsea Loan David Datro Fofana to Strasbourg for Remainder of Season

Chelsea structured the move to prioritize his development with no option to buy reported in the agreement.

Overview

Chelsea confirmed the 22-year-old Ivory Coast striker has joined Strasbourg on loan until the end of the season.
Reporting on the deal indicates there is no purchase option, leaving Chelsea in full control of his long-term future.
Manager Liam Rosenior is overseeing Chelsea’s broader squad planning as the club monitors Fofana’s progress and fitness.
Strasbourg are expected to use his pace and direct runs within a pressing, transition-focused approach.
Chelsea see Ligue 1 minutes as a chance to refine his finishing and movement after prior loans at Union Berlin, Burnley and Goztepe.