Chelsea could receive £20m thanks to transfer window extension
Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana is set to join AEK Athens on loan, talkSPORT understands.
The deal includes a £20m purchase option and is due to be completed today before the Greek transfer window closes.
The 21-year-old's impending loan to Greece will be his third since joining Chelsea for £8.4m from Norwegian club Molde in January 2023.
Fofana made 17 appearances for German club Union Berlin last season before being called up in January and subsequently loaned to Burnley for the remainder of the campaign.
The Ivorian has also made four appearances for Chelsea.
He joins an AEK squad that features veteran Croatian defender Domagoj Vida, former Watford striker Roberto Pereyra and ex-Tottenham star Erik Lamela.
AEK finished second in the Greek Super League last season but were eliminated in the third round of World Cup qualifying. European Conference League.
The club last won a title in the 2022-23 campaign, when they achieved the double of winning the Greek Super League and the Greek Cup.
Fofana's departure from Stamford Bridge is the latest in what has been a hectic transfer window for Chelsea, with the Blues taking advantage of an extended window in Greece after the British window closed on August 30.
The tastes of Conor GallagherRomelu Lukaku, Raheem Sterling and Ian Maatsen have left for Atlético Madrid, Napoli, Arsenal and Aston Villa respectively.
Chelsea have also been incredibly active with new signings under the Blues' new manager. Enzo Maresca sought to leave his mark on the team.
Pedro Neto, João Félix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo and Jadon Sancho They all arrived this summer to add more competition.
Given the innings in the attacking third, it seemed highly unlikely that Fofana would get any playing time this season for Chelsea.
The Blues have had a mixed start to their Premier League campaign, taking four points from three games.
First round defeat to defending champions Manchester City It was followed by a resounding 6-2 thrashing of the Wolves.
Chelsea entered the international break after drawing 1-1 at home against Crystal Palace.
Maresca also oversaw the Blues' secure passage to the Europa Conference League, beating Swiss side Servette 3-2 on aggregate in the play-offs.
Chelsea return to Premier League action on Saturday night with a trip to Bournemouth.
