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Ivory Coast star Fofana suspended by Union Berlin over handshake refusal

Ivory Coast star Fofana suspended by Union Berlin over handshake refusal

German Bundesliga club Union Berlin have handed Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana a one-week suspension for refusing to shake his manager Urs Fischer's hands during a UEFA Champions League game on Tuesday. After replacing Fofana in the 70th minute, Fischer gestured his hand for a shake but the 20-year-old Ivorian snubbed it in a show of displeasure. Union Berlin lost the game by 1-0 to...

Done Deal: Ivorian forward Fofana joins Union Berlin on season-long loan

Done Deal: Ivorian forward Fofana joins Union Berlin on season-long loan

Ivorian forward David Datro Fofana has completed a season-long loan move to Union Berlin from Chelsea, the German club announced on Tuesday. The 20-year-old, who moved to Stamford Bridge in January 2023, will spend the 2023–24 season at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei after failing to secure a starting berth with the Blues. https://twitter.com/AfroSportTV/status/1678694544345292802?s=20 "Union have developed extremely strongly in the last few years, and...

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Lyon defender Gusto

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Lyon defender Gusto

Chelsea have announced the signing of French right-back Malo Gusto from Ligue 1 club Lyon in a deal worth  €35 million, including €5 million in bonuses. The 19-year-old signed a seven-and-a-half-year contract that will see him remain with the Blues until the summer of 2030 but he will spend the rest of the ongoing season on loan with Lyon. Gusto is a vital part of the...