Leicester City Sign French Defender Wesley Fofana On Five-year Contract
4 years, 2 months ago

Leicester City Sign French Defender Wesley Fofana On Five-year Contract

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Leicester City have signed Wesley Fofana from St Etienne, with the French central defender agreeing to a five-year deal, the Premier League club said on Friday. I’ve watched Leicester City closely since they won the title and they’re a top club in the Premier League,” Fofana said in a statement. I can’t wait to get started.” Leicester City is delighted to confirm the signing of defender @Wesley_Fofanaa from Ligue 1 side AS Saint-Étienne for an undisclosed fee, subject to Premier League and international clearance #WelcomeWesley— Leicester City October 2, 2020 Fofana broke into the St Etienne first team from the academy in May last year and made 30 appearances for the club in all competitions. Leicester are top of the standings after winning all three matches so far and Brendan Rodgers’ side host West Ham on Sunday.

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Brendan Rodgers: Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell return a reminder for Leicester
1 year, 9 months ago

Brendan Rodgers: Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell return a reminder for Leicester

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boss Brendan Rodgers believes the return of Wesley …

Leicester sign Belgian defender Wout Faes as Wesley Fofana replacement
2 years, 3 months ago

Leicester sign Belgian defender Wout Faes as Wesley Fofana replacement

Firstpost  

Leicester moved quickly to replace Chelsea-bound defender Wesley Fofana by signing Wout Faes from Ligue 1 side Reims on Thursday, their first major acquisition of the summer just hours before the transfer window closes London: Leicester moved quickly to replace Chelsea-bound defender Wesley Fofana by signing Wout Faes from Ligue 1 side Reims on Thursday, their first major acquisition of …

Transfer News: Chelsea Sign Defender Wesley Fofana From Leicester City
2 years, 3 months ago

Transfer News: Chelsea Sign Defender Wesley Fofana From Leicester City

News 18  

Chelsea’s new defender Wesley Fofana took a swipe at his old club Leicester after completing his acrimonious switch to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The 21-year-old was left out of the Leicester team by boss Brendan Rodgers once Chelsea’s interest became public, fuelling a bitter transfer saga that lasted for several weeks. “Wesley is a hugely promising defender who has already …

Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester
2 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea complete £75m Wesley Fofana signing on seven-year deal from Leicester

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fofana has been absent from Leicester’s last two Premier League matches as …

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers 'can only spend a THIRD of £70m Wesley Fofana sale'
2 years, 3 months ago

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers 'can only spend a THIRD of £70m Wesley Fofana sale'

Daily Mail  

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is facing more transfer frustration after reportedly being told he can only invest a third of the £70million fee received from the sale of Wesley Fofana into his squad. Brendan Rodgers will reportedly only be able to spend a third of the £70m fee received for Wesley Fofana Chelsea will confirm a deal for centre-back Fofana …

Brendan Rodgers confirms Leicester DID reject a third bid worth £70m from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana
2 years, 4 months ago

Brendan Rodgers confirms Leicester DID reject a third bid worth £70m from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana

Daily Mail  

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has said Chelsea target Wesley Fofana was left out of the matchday squad after not turning up for first-team training last week and has been working with the Under 23s as a result. Having been dropped from the squad for Saturday's 2-1 Premier League loss to Southampton, with Rodgers saying the defender was not in the …

Leicester must decide whether holding out for £80million for Wesley Fofana is the right decision
2 years, 4 months ago

Leicester must decide whether holding out for £80million for Wesley Fofana is the right decision

Daily Mail  

At some point this week, Leicester's powerbrokers must have an honest chat about whether keeping Wesley Fofana really is in the club's best interests. The ongoing speculation over Wesley Fofana's future is hurting Brendan Rodgers' team Leicester's financial situation is such that even if they did sell Fofana, it is doubtful that all the proceeds would be reinvested in the …

Wantaway Wesley Fofana watches Leicester defeat from the stands
2 years, 4 months ago

Wantaway Wesley Fofana watches Leicester defeat from the stands

Daily Mail  

Wantaway Leicester defender Wesley Fofana watched his side's 2-1 defeat against Southampton from the stands amid interest from Chelsea. Fofana was left out the squad for the game after the Foxes rejected two bids from the Blues to sign him, with reports suggesting Brendan Rodgers' side are holding out for £85million. Chelsea target Wesley Fofana watched from the stands as …

Premier League: Leicester Slump to 1-2 Defeat Against Southampton
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Leicester Slump to 1-2 Defeat Against Southampton

News 18  

Without the dropped Wesley Fofana, Leicester threw away the lead to lose 2-1 at home to Southampton in the Premier League as its tough start to the season continued on Saturday. Che Adams came off the bench to score in the 68th and 84th minutes, the second coming from a spectacular scissor kick, to earn Southampton a first win at …

Leicester not looking to sell Fofana, says coach Brendan Rodgers
2 years, 4 months ago

Leicester not looking to sell Fofana, says coach Brendan Rodgers

The Hindu  

Leicester City is not looking to sell defender Wesley Fofana and have rejected two bids for the defender, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday. Currently, the most expensive defender in the league is Harry Maguire, who joined Manchester United from Leicester City for €87 million in 2019. “He’s a top young defender, and there are not too many around his …

Leicester slap £85MILLION price tag on Chelsea target Wesley Fofana
2 years, 4 months ago

Leicester slap £85MILLION price tag on Chelsea target Wesley Fofana

Daily Mail  

Chelsea are continuing talks with Leicester over signing defender Wesley Fofana after Jules Kounde snubbed a move to Stamford Bridge to sign for Barcelona earlier this week. Thomas Tuchel has now turned his attention to Leicester defender Wesley Fofana Jules Kounde was a Chelsea target but ended up signing for Barcelona earlier this week Fofana joined Leicester in 2020 for …

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana ruled out till 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana ruled out till 2022

The Hindu  

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana will undergo surgery on his broken leg and has been ruled out until 2022, manager Brendan Rodgers said. RELATED | Leicester defender Fofana injured in pre-season friendly "Fofana has his operation on Monday and he won't play until 2022," Rodgers said after Saturday's Community Shield win over Manchester City. Leicester signed Fofana on a five-year …

Leicester signs French defender Wesley Fofana on five-year deal
4 years, 2 months ago

Leicester signs French defender Wesley Fofana on five-year deal

The Hindu  

Leicester City has signed Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne, with the French central defender agreeing to a five-year deal, the Premier League club said on Friday. Leicester did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported the club paid around 30 million pounds for the 19-year-old. I've watched Leicester City closely since they won the title and they're a top …

Liverpool Youngster Rhian Brewster Close To Joining Sheffield United
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Youngster Rhian Brewster Close To Joining Sheffield United

News 18  

LONDON: Leicester signed France under-21 defender Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne on Friday, while Sheffield United was set to break its transfer record to bring in Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster for a reported $30 million. The 19-year-old Fofana has only played one full season at senior level and joins versatile full back Timothy Castagne, who moved from Atalanta, in strengthening Leicesters …

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