Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana says team-mate Enzo Fernandez is not racist and has accepted the Argentina international’s apology.
After a video emerged of some of the Copa America winners singing an offensive song about French players’ heritage, Fofana wrote on social media it was uninhibited racism .
The centre-back has subsequently deleted his post and when Fernandez rejoined the Chelsea squad on their pre-season tour of the United States .
We talked together. I explained why I didn’t like the video. He explained. He said sorry because he did not want to hurt French fans or anyone. He did not understand when singing it, Fofana told reporters covering Chelsea’s preparations in America.
And I trust him because I know him. He is not racist. It …
Arsenal have rejected Ajax s initial approach for Aaron Ramsdale, but the European giants are still optimistic about completing a deal.
The Gunners have been active in the transfer window so far, with the additions of David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori.
In order to raise funds for more signings, Arsenal are expected to sanction more sales in the coming weeks. and Ramsdale could be next up.
After losing his starting spot to Raya last season, Ramsdale finds himself in a tricky position heading into next season as things stand.
He s still under contract with Arsenal until 2026, but his chances of breaking back into the starting XI under Mikel Arteta seem slim at this moment in time.
According to a report from HITC earlier this summer, Ramsdale is…