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Chelsea complete the signing of a new striker

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Chelsea football club yesterday announced the signing of a Ivorian striker after reaching an agreement with Norwegian club Molde for the transfer of David Datro Fofana.

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Fofana has been touted to become the new Didier Drogba and compared to Manchester City Erling Haaland.

The club said in a statement that the striker will join the club officially on January 1, 2023.

“Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana,” the statement read.

“The 20-year-old striker will join the Blues on 1 January 2023. We look forward to welcoming David to the club!”

The 20-year-old Ivory Coast international has completed a medical and signed a long-term deal, with the Blues paying a transfer fee of €12 million, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Fofana scored 15 goals and provided 3 assists in 24 league matches for Molde this season and in total, he has scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in 65 games for Molde.

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