Fabrizio Romano reveals reason £10m Chelsea ace failed to secure deadline day exit

The Ivorian was recalled from Turkey in January due to an injury and has been training with the now infamous “bomb squad’ at Cobham.

Nice and Toulouse were said to be interested in Datro Fofana, whilst Premier League side Wolves are said to have been keen.

There were also reports of interest from the Championship in Datro Fofana, and he appeared set to join Charlton, but that move collapsed and Romano has revealed why.

“Fofana to Charlton, also collapsed with documents not signed in time,” he said as quoted on X.com.

Tyrique George to Fulham also collapsed

Datro Fofana wasn’t the only Chelsea player to see a deadline day move collapse, with Tyrique George’s move to Fulham also falling through.

Chelsea and Fulham had agreed a fee worth £22m for George, and he was set complete his move to Craven Cottage.

However, that move collapsed because Harry Wilson didn’t depart for Leeds United, and George is believed to be upset the move didn’t happen.

The teenager is back at Chelsea, but it’s unlikely he’ll play much, and a move way could well materialise in January.