"The activity between the BlueCo partners has started to raise eyebrows. Rather than simple loan arrangements like that of Fofana, some players have moved back and forth for fees. Chelsea plucked head coach Liam Rosenior away as well, much to the annoyance of Strasbourg. There is no suggestion there is anything untoward, and the deals have all been carried out within the rules."
"Across the first two years Strasbourg got the best of the deal. Six players left Chelsea for the French club, five on loan and one permanently. Strasbourg were able to spend money they could only have dreamed about. In the three years before BlueCo, Strasbourg's total transfer fees paid per season were 6.1m, 3.9m and 9.5m. In the following three seasons Strasbourg spent 52.6m, 53.6m and 96.5m."
Chelsea's deadline-day loan of David Datro Fofana to Strasbourg was the 12th transfer between the clubs this season, with some moves involving fees and staff movement including head coach Liam Rosenior. The game's governing bodies are watching the unusually high volume of transfers between two teams in the same multi-club ownership (MCO). Past enforcement has removed clubs from competitions for conflicts of interest, including Fifa disqualifying Leon and Uefa demoting Crystal Palace. Strasbourg's spending surged after joining BlueCo, rising from single-digit millions per season to tens of millions, helping a Champions League push before business shifted toward Chelsea.
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