In joining Chelsea from Molde in a deal worth £10million last month David Datro Fofana completed a childhood dream. He grew up supporting the Blues and idolised Didier Drogba. “He played at Chelsea so they have always been my club," explained the Ivorian in an interview with Norwegian outlet TV2.
Yet Fofana wasn't expected to remain at Stamford Bridge for too long. There was interest in the 20-year-old from clubs in France and Turkey and the expectation was the 20-year-old would be loaned out to continue his development. First-team involvement was not anticipated.
Chelsea's ever-increasing injury list changed that plan. Fofana was soon integrated into the first-team squad and made his debut as a half-time substitute in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. He was also named on the bench for the Premier League matches against Fulham, Crystal Palace and Liverpool.
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