Union Berlin this morning announced David Datro Fofana, on loan from Chelsea for next season. Fofana, 20, barely played for Chelsea after the English Premier League club signed him for around 12 million euros ($13.1 million) from Norwegian side Molde FK in January. He played just three league games for Chelsea.
The Union hopes to give him more opportunities to shine in the Bundesliga. “David’s speed and attacking flexibility are very interesting for us.said Union sporting director Oliver Ruhnert. “We want another goal-scoring player to give our attacking game an extra boost.” second signing Ruhnert in three days from English clubs, following the arrival on Sunday of American midfielder Brenden Aaronson, on loan from Leeds.
The Union, who were promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time only in 2019, finished fourth in the league last season to qualify for the Champions League for the first time. He will play his matches in Europe in olympiastadiona stadium traditionally used by the city’s rival, the Hertha of Berlin. Hertha were relegated from the Bundesliga last season.
David Datro Fofana is confident in the project: “The Union was built with lots of energy in recent years and I am excited to be part of the team in the new season. The club worked difficult for me for a long time and I want to return it with good performances.”
Source: La Verdad
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