Molde 
Brighton 
- 5 September
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: David Datro Fofana signs for Chelsea.
Chelsea beats Brighton to sign David Datro Fofana. Molde accepts their €12M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of David Datro Fofana moving to Brighton.
CONFIRMED: David Datro Fofana signs for Chelsea
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Brighton's pursuit of David Datro Fofana reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of David Datro Fofana (22).
- Brighton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of David Datro Fofana.
- The absence of key players at Brighton who play in the same position as David Datro Fofana increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Brighton's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Ansu Fati, Danny Welbeck)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Danny Welbeck, João Pedro)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Ansu Fati, Julio Enciso)
Leicester chasing Fofana of Molde with Brighton and Liverpool other possible destinations for the Ivorian
TCF reported on David Datro Fofana back in September, as we described the highly talented forward as a potential player for Leicester to look at. We knew back then that Molde might be willing to le…
Alternatives of Brighton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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68.8
72.3
|
Vitinha |
 Genoa
|
€9.4M |
|
68.7
78.7
|
Emanuel Emegha |
 Strasbourg
|
€26.2M |
|
68.7
72.6
|
Iliman Ndiaye |
 Everton
|
€25.7M |
|
68.4
75.2
|
Gift Orban |
 Hellas Verona
|
€12.8M |
|
68.2
72.1
|
Jens Odgaard |
 Bologna
|
€12.2M |
|
68.1
68.6
|
Gorka Guruzeta |
 Athletic
|
€9.8M |
|
68.0
68.3
|
Álvaro Morata |
 Como
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€10.1M |
|
67.9
73.3
|
Myron Boadu |
 PSV
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€6.1M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| João Palhinha | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Harvey Elliott | 27-06-2025 | Report | |
| Diego Coppola | 16-06-2025 | Report | |
| Stefanos Tzimas | 03-02-2025 | Report | |
| Thomas Watson | 03-02-2025 | Report | |
| Habib Diarra | 24-01-2025 | Report | |
| Oliver Arblaster | 30-08-2024 | Report |
David Datro Fofana
F (C)
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 75.4
Team
Chelsea
Chelsea
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€10.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€9.6M – €11.7M
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Who is David Datro Fofana?
David Datro Fofana (CIV) is a a poacher and currently plays for Chelsea. David Datro Fofana is 22 years old (2002/12/22) and he is 182cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 27. David Datro Fofana has also been used as a mobile striker.
David Datro Fofana's current transfer value is between €9.6M and €11.7M. His last transfer was from Chelsea to Goztepe in 2024. Goztepe loaned David Datro Fofana for free from Chelsea.
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