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title: "Chelsea: David Datro Fofana deal in ‘final stages’"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-chelsea-david-datro-fofana-deal-givemesport-fabrizio-romano-latest-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2022-12-22T08:05:22Z"
modified: "2022-12-22T13:31:45Z"
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# Chelsea: David Datro Fofana deal in ‘final stages’

**Fabrizio Romano says [Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) are closing in on yet another agreement as a deal for David Datro Fofana enters the ‘final stages’.**

### The Lowdown: Blues busy…

Graham Potter’s side, with the backing of American business tycoon Todd Boehly, are reported to be getting very busy behind-the-scenes ahead of January.

Reports [claim](https://twitter.com/pedrosa/status/1605624291361320960) that they have sealed the signing of Vasco de Gama wonderkid Andrey Santos with RB Leipzig ace Christopher Nkunku also [on his way](https://www.givemesport.com/88096805-chelsea-transfer-news-final-stages-completing-exciting-deal-stamford-bridge) to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2023.

The[Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) giants, as reported by Romano, appear to be nearing another deal amid this plethora of transfer activity.

### The Latest: Romano shares promising David Datro Fofana update…

Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88096805-chelsea-transfer-news-final-stages-completing-exciting-deal-stamford-bridge), the reliable transfer journalist claims a deal to sign Fofana is in the ‘final stages’.

The Molde star, according to Romano, could be on his way to west London ‘very, very soon’.

*“They already completed the Nkunku deal and he will be a Chelsea player in the summer.*

*“They will sign David Datro Fofana from Molde. The deal is in the final stages and it could be completed very, very soon.*

*“Chelsea are already preparing for the future, but Rafael Leao also remains a player they really appreciate.”*

### The Verdict: Great news…

Going by this latest update, Boehly continues to back Chelsea financially and a move for Fofana makes perfect sense.

The 19-year-old is yet another rising star within their grasp, and it’s clear he is just that, having lit up the Norwegian top flight with [15 goals and five assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/david-datro-fofana/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/787232) in 2022 alone.

Already [capped](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/david-datro-fofana/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/787232) for the Ivory Coast at such a young age, it’s clear Fofana is one to watch out for, with Chelsea looking like they could add another exciting youngster to their ranks.