Wesley Fofana, a Chelsea player, has stated that Enzo Fernandez is not a racist and that any issue between the two players is now resolved. Fernandez had caused controversy by streaming a video of himself and his Argentina teammates singing a racist chant about France’s black players. Fofana initially expressed his disappointment with the video but later deleted his post after having a face-to-face conversation with Fernandez.
During their conversation, Fofana explained why he was upset about the video, and Fernandez apologized, stating that he did not understand the meaning of the song. Fofana, who believes that Fernandez is not racist, now understands him and feels that the matter is finished. He emphasized that they are teammates who play for the same club and badge, and they have trained together.
Fernandez also addressed a small group of players, including Fofana, Reece James, and Axel Disasi, to apologize once again. Additionally, Fernandez made a donation to an anti-discrimination charity, although Fofana stated that he is more concerned about his teammate being educated than the monetary aspect of the donation.
Fofana hopes that this incident has taught Fernandez a valuable lesson, as cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings. He believes that educating everyone about such issues is crucial to avoid similar incidents in the future. Fofana stressed the importance of staying united as a team and resolving any conflicts to ensure that they perform well on the pitch.
Acknowledging that the video was upsetting, Fofana clarified that his post was not solely targeted at Fernandez but was a response to the entire Argentine team’s actions. He emphasized that he would have reacted the same way regardless of the player’s nationality. Fofana wants to move forward from this incident and focus on his own Chelsea career, as he has overcome injury problems and is determined to achieve success with the team.