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Journalist
Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
Born in Marseille, Wesley Fofana could have joined OM last summer, he who received a call from Medhi Benatia. Which affected him, but the French international ultimately decided to stay at Chelsea. He did not close the door to the Marseille club in the future, but assured that he plans to join the Blues at least until 2029, when his contract will end.
As he had already confided to Free FootWesley Fofana confirmed in an interview with Téléfoot having been contacted by Medhi Benatiathe sports advisor of theABOUTlast summer. A call which greatly affected the French international (1 selection), trained at theASSEbut originally from Marseille.
“We got a call from Mr. Benatia and it’s sure that it goes boom boom in my heart”
« We got a call from Mr. Benatia and it sure makes my heart go boom. “, declared Wesley Fofana. Returning from injury, the 23-year-old defender did not know what the plan was Chelsea concerning him, even more so with the arrival of a new trainer in the person ofEnzo Marescawho reassured him and convinced him to stay, assuring him that he was counting on him.
“I see myself at Chelsea until 2029”
« I was coming back from injury, I don't know if I was going to be part of the project directly from the club. I had a discussion with the coach, he told me that he was counting on me this year so I said that I was very happy, that I was 100% with Chelsea. But then it’s certain that there is OM in a part of my heart. We'll see », added Wesley Fofanawhich could on the other hand end up joining theABOUT at the end of his contract with Chelsea : « I have a contract until June 2029, so I see myself at Chelsea until 2029. For now, my focus is Chelsea. »
