Leicester City's defender, Wesley Fofana has broken the silence about the run that is linking him to Chelsea Football Club.
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The 21-year-old reacted to a tweet from Gary Lineker who expressed his satisfaction that the defender will be joining the Stamford Bridge club to play UEFA Champions League football.
Gutted to lose him but wish @Wesley_Fofanaa well. Every player wants to play @ChampionsLeague football so it’s understandable. @ChelseaFC fans, you’ve got the most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world. Yes, I believe he’s that good.
Fofana responded to the tweet by thanking Lineker with the words " Thank you Legend". Chelsea have seen their first three bids rejected by the foxes, however, both sides have reportedly agreed on a transfer fee for the defender. Transfer News expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on his official Twitter account on Saturday, August 27th, 2022.
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The transfer fee between both clubs is reportedly set to be £75 million ( add-ons included). Fofana was left out of the team's trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge ( today), Saturday, August 27th, 2022.
