Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGet French FootballUnverified sourceVia Sacha Tavolieri· 1 Sept 2026
Fofana picks Sunderland over Crystal Palace
Lyon's Belgian forward has made his choice, per Sacha Tavolieri.
M. Fofana
player
Player
Malick Fofana
Position
Forward
Current club
Olympique Lyonnais
Linked club
Sunderland
What happened. Malick Fofana has decided to join Sunderland instead of Crystal Palace, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
- Fofana is a Belgium international forward aged 21.
- He currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais.
Sunderland appear close to securing Fofana's signature, pending further negotiations.
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