Lyon 
Chelsea 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: Malick Fofana signs for Sunderland.
Sunderland beats Chelsea to sign Malick Fofana. Lyon accepts their €30M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Malick Fofana moving to Chelsea.
CONFIRMED: Malick Fofana signs for Sunderland
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(Latest update: )Chelsea's pursuit of Malick Fofana reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the aanvaller making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Malick Fofana (21).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Malick Fofana.
- Malick Fofana is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Chelsea squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
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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Few direct competitors for position (Jadon Sancho, Mykhailo Mudryk)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), Noni Madueke)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Jadon Sancho, Mykhailo Mudryk)
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Some better competitors for position (Nicolas Jackson (Striker, SEN), Noni Madueke)
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Alternatives of Chelsea
| 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. |
|
|
75.2
81.2
|
Anthony Elanga |
 Newcastle
|
€36.3M |
|
75.0
86.9
|
Alejandro Garnacho |
 A. Villa
|
€40.2M |
|
74.8
79.4
|
Kang-in Lee |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€22.4M |
|
74.3
79.5
|
Brennan Johnson |
 Everton
|
€31.8M |
|
74.3
79.1
|
Jamie Leweling |
 Stuttgart
|
€22.3M |
|
73.5
79.7
|
Nico Williams |
 Athletic
|
€67.3M |
|
72.7
74.3
|
Jacob Murphy |
Newcastle
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€10.2M |
|
72.6
73.1
|
Ritsu Doan |
 E. Frankfurt
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€15.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Emiliano Martínez | 28-08-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Alex Scott | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Martín Zubimendi | 13-08-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 12-08-2026 | Report | |
| Jonathan Rowe | 20-07-2026 | Report |
Malick Fofana
F, M (L)
Skill: 71.2
Pot: 81.6
Team
Sunderland
Sunderland
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€27.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€24.8M – €30.3M
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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) and he is 169cm tall. 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 €24.8M and €30.3M. 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.
