Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Burnley are to register the loan of Chelsea-owned Ivorian player David Datro Fofana. The player played for Union Berlin in Germany during the first half of the season. The 21-year-old striker played 12 Bundesliga games this season, including 8 as a starter, scoring one goal. According to the source, no purchase option has been discussed, and the loan will only last until the end of the season. The player's medical is scheduled for Saturday January 13.
🚨🟣 David Datro Fofana to Burnley, here we go! Agreement in place for the striker to join on loan deal.
Understand there’s NO buy option, Chelsea believe PL experience will be key.
Medical on Saturday.
Salary 100% covered by Burnley.
First call on deal — @David_Ornstein. pic.twitter.com/pj6Sf1zzj6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2024
