Questioned on Sunday in the Téléfoot show on TF1, Chelsea central defender, Wesley Fofana, returned to contacts with OM last summer during the transfer window. If the player born in Marseille and in love with the Marseille club ultimately stayed with the Blues, he was very touched and will not close the door for years to come.
These are new declarations which will not leave OM supporters indifferent. While Roberto De Zerbi's team often struggles in defense, they would probably have gained in confidence and solidity with Wesley Fofana. Recruiting the Chelsea defender, the Olympian management had thought about it. In addition to a talented young international defender (23 years old, one selection), OM would have got their hands on a player born in Marseille and in love with the city and the club. Fofana ticking all the boxes, the Marseille club therefore approached the Blues player. The person concerned returned to this episode with emotion.
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“For the moment I’m focusing on Chelsea”
“We had a call from Mr. Benatia (OM sports advisor),” said Wesley Fofana, interviewed on Sunday by Téléfoot. “It's sure that it went boom in my heart because I was coming back from injury. I didn't know if I was going to be directly part of the club's project. I had a discussion with the coach. He told me said he was counting on me this year. I told him I was very happy and 100% with Chelsea.
And Fofana maintains the dream of a future collaboration with Marseille: “It's certain that there is OM in a part of my heart. We'll see. Football is so crazy and crazy that we don't I can't know what will happen in the future. For the moment I'm focused on Chelsea.” Wesley Fofana is under contract with the London club until 2029.
