Chelsea are being linked with a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo, with the Premier League club reportedly monitoring the 19-year-old’s situation in Germany.
The central midfielder, valued at €10.00m on Transfermarkt, is the subject of fresh speculation about a switch from Leipzig to Stamford Bridge, according to the latest rumour listing on 24 November 2025. While no fee or contract details are indicated and the probability of the move is marked only as “?”, the listing has fuelled suggestions that Chelsea’s recruitment team are assessing him as a longer-term option in the middle of the pitch.
Ouédraogo’s contract situation at Leipzig is not specified in the data, leaving open the theoretical possibility that he could become available as a free agent in the future if no new deal is agreed. That uncertainty, combined with his relatively modest current market valuation for a young midfielder in a top European league, has added to the sense that clubs such as Chelsea may see an opportunity to move early.
Born on 9 May 2006 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Ouédraogo represents both Germany and Burkina Faso at nationality level and stands at 1.91m, offering a physically imposing profile in central midfield. A right‑footed player, he came through the Schalke 04 system, progressing from youth level and the U17s to Schalke’s U19s and senior side before moving within the Bundesliga to Leipzig for the 2024‑25 season.
His market value has risen sharply since 2023, climbing from €500,000 at Schalke to peaks of €10.00m, reflecting his reputation as one of the more promising young midfielders in Germany. Should a transfer to Chelsea materialise, it would mark a swift step from Bundesliga development prospect to Premier League spotlight, a move that could significantly shape his trajectory at both club and international level.
