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CONFIRMED: Malick Fofana signs for Sunderland.
Sunderland beats Roma to sign Malick Fofana. Lyon accepts their €30M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Malick Fofana moving to Roma.
CONFIRMED: Malick Fofana signs for Sunderland
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Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) on X
🚨🟡🔴 AS Roma to decide internally whether they proceed or not for Malick Fofana deal. Agreement done since last week on personal terms and Fofana still keen, attracted by Roma. Decision up to the club — as OL asked more than €35m to let Malick leave.
Alternatives of Roma
| 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. |
|
|
75.0
86.5
|
Alejandro Garnacho |
 A. Villa
|
€40.5M |
|
74.3
78.9
|
Brennan Johnson |
 Everton
|
€37.6M |
|
74.2
78.2
|
Jamie Leweling |
 Stuttgart
|
€41.7M |
|
74.0
75.3
|
Pedro Neto |
 Chelsea
|
€60.6M |
|
73.8
79.5
|
Nico Williams |
 Athletic
|
€67.3M |
|
73.3
73.5
|
Jacob Murphy |
 Newcastle
|
€10.8M |
|
72.9
74.3
|
Samuel Chukwueze |
 Milan
|
€15.5M |
|
72.9
72.9
|
Gonçalo Guedes |
 R. Sociedad
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€5M |
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Malick Fofana
F, M (L)
Skill: 71.2
Pot: 81.5
Team
Sunderland
Sunderland
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€32.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€29.5M – €36.1M
Who is Malick Fofana?
Malick Fofana (BEL) is a a classic winger and currently plays for Sunderland. Malick Fofana is 21 years old (2005/03/31). His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 19. Malick Fofana has also been used as a wide playmaker.
Malick Fofana's current transfer value is between €29.5M and €36.1M. His last transfer was from Lyon to Sunderland in 2026. Sunderland paid Lyon €30M for Malick Fofana.
Malick Fofana latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
