David Datro Fofana set to join AEK Athens on loan from Chelsea

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David Datro Fofana is set to join AEK Athens on loan from Chelsea. The Greek club have agreed a deal with their English counterparts that will see the 21-year-old move abroad temporarily, with Athens holding an option to permanently buy Fofana for €20million (£16.8m) at the end of the season. Subject to a medical, Fofana will complete his move to Athens before the Greek transfer window shuts later this evening. Activating their option to buy Fofana would break Athens’ transfer record, which is currently €6.5m (£5.5m) when they signed Orbelin Pineda from Celta Vigo in 2023. Chelsea...

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