Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana’s loan deal to AEK Athens has failed.
The 21-year-old had been set to join the Greek side on a season-long loan which would have also included the option of a permanent transfer for £20m.
As reported by Fabricius RomanoThere were last-minute problems with the agreement when the clubs began exchanging documents.
The clubs remain at odds on several points and time is running out to salvage the deal with the Greek transfer window about to close.
Fofana, who has been capped by Ivory Coast at senior level, joined Chelsea in January 2023 but is not part of manager Enzo Maresca’s plans.
Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana’s loan move to AEK Athens fell through at the last minute
Fofana made four appearances for Chelsea after joining and subsequently had loan spells at Union Berlin and Burnley.
He scored four goals in 15 Premier League appearances for Burnley in the second half of last season.
Fofana, who joined Chelsea in January 2023, spent time on loan at Burnley last season.
Fofana, 21, is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans and was about to leave
Chelsea had been looking to secure the signing of Fofana to further reduce the club’s already massive player pool.
Ben Chilwell is another player the Blues are looking to move on, with Deivid Washington, Alex Matos and Harvey Vale still available for sale or loan.
Chelsea have offloaded 40 players during a hectic summer, including Thiago Silva, Romelu Lukaku, Conor Gallagher and Kepa Arrizabalaga, among others, while Raheem Sterling joined Arsenal on loan.