Chelsea have recalled David Datro Fofana from his loan spell at Turkish club Goztepe.
The 22-year-old has been recalled due to a major knee injury and is expected to be out until next season.
The two-time Ivory Coast international will now do his rehabilitation at Cobham.
The recall serves the dual purpose of freeing up an international loan spot to allow one of Chelsea's other players to leave before the transfer deadline.
Fofana scored two goals in nine matches in the Turkish Super Lig this season and has previously had spells on loan at Burnley and Union Berlin since his £10m move from Molde in 2023.