Wesley Fofana is open to considering a return to Ligue 1 in the future if his spell with Chelsea does not work out, with Marseille attempting to sign him in the summer.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Wesley Fofana was the subject of interest from Marseille in the summer transfer window. However, a move did not materialise as the 23-year-old wanted to enjoy a successful spell with Chelsea after ending his injury horror. That said, he is open to returning to Ligue 1 in the future if things do not work at the West London club.
Wesley Fofana and his topsy-turvy career so far
Wesley Fofana established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League during his short spell with Leicester City. A native of Marseille, the Frenchman passed through the academies at five clubs in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at US Saint-Etienne.
The 23-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with Saint-Etienne, spending half a decade with the Ligue 1 club. Leicester City snapped Fofana in October 2020, and he went from strength to strength at the King Power Stadium before joining Chelsea in August 2022. However, the young centre-back barely featured for Chelsea in his first two seasons with the club.
Never-ending fitness issues plagued Fofana for nearly two years before he finally overcame his injury horror ahead of the 2024/25 season. The French defender has been a regular for the West London club in the early days of the new campaign, amassing 417 minutes of game time across five outings. However, the Chelsea defender could have joined Marseille this past summer.
Fofana wants Chelsea stay
Chelsea never considered cashing in on Wesley Fofana in the summer transfer window despite his fitness nightmare. However, that did not stop Marseille from attempting to secure his services, with the Ligue 1 club showing great ambition ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Eventually, a move did not materialise, with Fofana committed to Chelsea. The 23-year-old Frenchman wants to enjoy a successful spell with the West London club instead of departing after two injury-riddled campaigns. However, he is open to returning to Ligue 1 in the future if things do not work out for him.
The report has claimed that Marseille will likely remain in the window if Fofana entertains the idea of returning to Ligue 1 in the future. It will be interesting to see if the French centre-back can achieve his objective at Chelsea or move back to France instead.
Wesley Fofana is open to considering a return to Ligue 1 in the future if his spell with Chelsea does not work out, with Marseille attempting to sign him in the summer.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Wesley Fofana was the subject of interest from Marseille in the summer transfer window. However, a move did not materialise as the 23-year-old wanted to enjoy a successful spell with Chelsea after ending his injury horror. That said, he is open to returning to Ligue 1 in the future if things do not work at the West London club.
Wesley Fofana and his topsy-turvy career so far
Wesley Fofana established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League during his short spell with Leicester City. A native of Marseille, the Frenchman passed through the academies at five clubs in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at US Saint-Etienne.
The 23-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with Saint-Etienne, spending half a decade with the Ligue 1 club. Leicester City snapped Fofana in October 2020, and he went from strength to strength at the King Power Stadium before joining Chelsea in August 2022. However, the young centre-back barely featured for Chelsea in his first two seasons with the club.
Never-ending fitness issues plagued Fofana for nearly two years before he finally overcame his injury horror ahead of the 2024/25 season. The French defender has been a regular for the West London club in the early days of the new campaign, amassing 417 minutes of game time across five outings. However, the Chelsea defender could have joined Marseille this past summer.
Fofana wants Chelsea stay
Chelsea never considered cashing in on Wesley Fofana in the summer transfer window despite his fitness nightmare. However, that did not stop Marseille from attempting to secure his services, with the Ligue 1 club showing great ambition ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Eventually, a move did not materialise, with Fofana committed to Chelsea. The 23-year-old Frenchman wants to enjoy a successful spell with the West London club instead of departing after two injury-riddled campaigns. However, he is open to returning to Ligue 1 in the future if things do not work out for him.
The report has claimed that Marseille will likely remain in the window if Fofana entertains the idea of returning to Ligue 1 in the future. It will be interesting to see if the French centre-back can achieve his objective at Chelsea or move back to France instead.