What a day for Malick Fofana! Throughout the day, Sunderland and Crystal Palace fought for the Belgian OL international, with several hijacks and a player who even had a medical examination without knowing which club he was going to join. But as Fabrizio Romano indicates, Fofana has given his final agreement to the Black Cats.
It must be said that the player had already given his agreement to both clubs on several occasions. But ultimately, he will join Sunderland, who were in pole position this morning, before the Eagles decided to interfere in this matter. End of the series therefore, and Fofana will export her talents to the north of England.
Great added value for OL
A case which had been disrupted by stories of agent commissions, and which will ultimately be concluded for an amount between 35 and 40 million euros. Double what the Rhone team paid to recruit him to La Gantoise in 2024. A great added value for Olympique Lyonnais, who needed to sell following their elimination in the Champions League play-offs.
At the age of 21, Malick Fofana will therefore be able to discover the Premier League. His physical qualities and his ability to set fire to a defense should delight the supporters of the Stadium of Light. And who knows, in the event of good performances with the Black Cats, the doors of a Premier League big name could open very quickly.
