Fofana makes transfer hints that worry Leicester fans
By Akash Roy
In spite of having an ironclad agreement with Wesley Fofana, Leicester City must now come to terms with the reality of a compromise on the verge of starting another Premier League season.
For those still unaware, Fofana has done what the millennials do. He has used his social media accounts collectively to send out a subtle message hinting at his ulterior motive.
Told Wesley Fofana is doing his bit internally – as well as externally, which you may have noticed – to put pressure on Leicester amid Chelsea's interest.
— Adam Newson (@AdamNewson) August 2, 2022
He's keen on a move to Stamford Bridge but Leicester adamant they do not want to sell this summer. Something's got to give.
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Leicester City fans worried- what happened?
The French under-21 international has removed the mentions of his current club to showcase his displeasure at the Foxes’ reluctant attitude to let him leave.
If you are still not satisfied with the rise of an alarming situation, let us help you by pointing out that he did the exact same when he pushed for his move from Saint-Étienne to join Leicester.
The King Power club is rightfully demanding an exorbitant rate if they have to consider the inevitable as they have him tied to a contract that should see the defender serve his spell till 2027.
However, we have to put our emotions aside and look at it from a business standpoint because blocking a move for any player doesn’t bring out the best in them.
Remember when Claude Puel adamantly barricaded Riyad Mahrez’s move to Manchester City? Remember how his attitude changed? This scenario draws along similar lines, and we have a much younger center-back who has seen glitter in a golden opportunity.
What’s he thinking?
Fofana has mentioned that he wants to earn a spot in Didier Deschamps’ France World Cup squad this year, and the 21-year-old firmly believes that he has a legitimate shot at it by playing at a bigger club.
We are not debating if he thinks along those lines, but we have to remember Deschamps doesn’t cherry-pick a player just because that player plays for a larger outfit. Just think about how Aymeric Laporte playing regularly under Pep Guardiola, wasn’t given a crack. Eventually, he had to switch nationalities to begin his senior international career.
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These days players are young, they have attained decision-making power in equivalence with the clubs they play for. Money speaks, and agents amplify it. Some players are young and stupid, they don’t know better. With a big money move there comes the added burden of expectations and scrutiny- is it worth the risk? Maybe it is.