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Chelsea flog forgotten 'bomb squad' star who played just four games
Sep 13 2025 14:38 · By Jacob Mignano/Jacob Mignano
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CHELSEA have sent David Datro Fofana to Turkey on loan after freezing him out in their 'bomb squad'.
The Ivorian striker, 22, arrived at Stamford Bridge for £10.5million in 2023 but has played just four times without scoring.
3 David Datro Fofana has left Chelsea on loan again after just four games in two years Credit: Getty
3 He managed four Prem goals for Burnley during a loan spell in 2024 Credit: Getty
He managed four Premier League goals for Burnley while on loan in 2024, and has also spent time at Union Berlin and Goztepe.
Datro Fofana is now returning to Turkey after securing a season-long loan on their deadline day to Fatih Karagümrük S.K.
It comes just days after he was surprisingly named in the Blues' Premier League squad, despite being surplus to requirements.
He has been training at Cobham away from the first team - alongside other 'bomb squad' stars Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi .
The trio have been forced to eat alone and even use a separate TOILET after being told they have no future at the club.
Datro Fofana fell further down the pecking order in West London after the summer signings of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
The Blues have also already agreed a deal for Emanuel Emegha, 22 , to join from sister club Strasbourg next season.
In a statement on their website Chelsea said: "Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana has joined Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük S.K. on a season-long loan.
"The Ivory Coast international signed for the Blues from Molde in January 2023 and featured on four occasions during the remainder of that season."The Ivory Coast international signed for the Blues from Molde in January 2023 and featured on four occasions during the remainder of that season.
"After loans to Union Berlin and Burnley during the 2023/24 campaign, the 22-year-old spent the previous season with Goztepe in Turkey and netted twice in nine appearances.
"We look forward to supporting David throughout his time in Turkey.
"Good luck, David!"
3 Datro Fofana, second left, spent last season on loan at Goztepe and now heads back to Turkey after being frozen out at Stamford Bridge Credit: Getty
