Chelsea eyeing a move for this 20-year-old Lyon's winger
Chelsea is considering a move for the Olympique Lyon's 20-year-old winger named Malick Fofana. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 17, 2025, 18:55 IST
Chelsea is considering a move for the Olympique Lyon's 20-year-old winger named Malick Fofana. The winger was impressive last season and Chelsea see a great potential in the player. There is a strong possibility that Chelsea move ahead of their interest, but no contacts has been made as of now.
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Olympique Lyon's highly-rated winger Malick Fofana. The 20-year-old Belgian talent caught the eye with a string of impressive performances last season, showcasing pace, flair, and creativity down the flanks.
Sources close to the club suggest that Chelsea see great potential in Fofana and are closely monitoring his development. The winger, who joined Lyon from Belgian side Gent, quickly adapted to Ligue 1 and became one of the standout young players in France.
While Chelsea are seriously interested in the youngster, no official contact has been made with Lyon as of now. However, there is a strong possibility that the Blues could step up their pursuit in the coming weeks as they continue to rebuild under Enzo Maresca.
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Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at Businessupturn.com
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