Wesley Fofana, the Chelsea defender, has humorously dismissed rumors of him joining Manchester United, stating he would never make such a move.
Fofana's transfer to Chelsea in the summer of 2022 was marked by a hefty price tag of £70 million, indicating Chelsea's commitment to strengthening their defense.
After a knee injury in his debut season and an ACL tear in 2023, Fofana is now back in top form under coach Enzo Maresca, contributing to Chelsea's recent 2-1 victory over Newcastle.
While Chelsea celebrated their win, Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat in east London, with Fofana playfully adding to their misery by jokingly refusing a hypothetical transfer to Old Trafford.
Post-match, Fofana was seen interacting with fans, including one Manchester United supporter who asked about a potential transfer. The defender responded with a laugh and a firm "Never."
When pressed for a reason, Fofana playfully gestured with his finger, maintaining his amused expression at the idea of joining the struggling Manchester United.
Fofana's performances have been praised by coach Maresca, who has expressed his admiration for the player, saying, "Wes is a player that I really love. I am in love with Wes!"
Maresca continued, "He is doing fantastic after one year injured and, for any player in the world, when you are out for one year and then you come back, it is not easy, and he is doing top. This is the only thing we want from him."
Meanwhile, Manchester United's defensive line, including Matthijs de Ligt, has been underwhelming, with de Ligt conceding a late penalty that led to United's loss at the London Stadium.
The Dutch defender and his teammates have faced criticism, especially after heavy defeats against Liverpool and Tottenham, both ending 3-0.
These defensive issues, combined with a lack of scoring, have put manager Ten Hag under scrutiny, with some calling for his removal after the latest loss.
As Chelsea faces Manchester United in an upcoming match, Fofana has the opportunity to further assert his dominance and potentially contribute to Ten Hag's woes.
