David Datro Fofana Joins AEK Athens on Loan from Chelsea with £20M Buy Option

Fofana has faced challenges in securing regular playing time at Chelsea, prompting this move to the Greek club as part of his development. The opportunity at AEK Athens will allow the Ivorian forward to gain essential first-team experience and demonstrate his skills in a competitive setting.

Having agreed to the terms, Fofana is currently finalizing the necessary paperwork, and the loan is expected to be completed soon. This move could be pivotal for his career, as both Chelsea and AEK will monitor his performance closely throughout the season.

Fofana joined Chelsea in the 2022/2023 season and featured in 3 Premier League games without scoring a goal. He was then loaned to Union Berlin, where he netted only one Bundesliga goal, but managed to score against Napoli in the Champions League.

Vincent Kompany brought him to Burnley last season and the wonderkid showed his potential and threat by scoring 4 Premier League goals.

Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is on the verge of joining AEK Athens on a loan deal, with both clubs reaching an agreement. This arrangement includes a £20 million buy option, although it is not obligatory. AEK will have until June 2025 to decide on making the transfer permanent.