Chelsea are on the brink of securing a promising addition to their ranks, with 19-year-old Mamadou Sarr set to sign from RC Strasbourg Alsace.
The deal, as reported by RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, will see the talented centre-back ink a long-term contract, solidifying his connection to Chelsea’s BlueCo network.
Strasbourg, who acquired Sarr from Olympique Lyonnais for €10 million during the summer, are poised to double their investment with a €20 million transfer fee. The French club capitalized on Lyon’s financial struggles to snap up Sarr, who has quickly established himself as a key figure under head coach Liam Rosenior.
In a move that benefits both clubs, Sarr is expected to be loaned back to Strasbourg for the remainder of the season, ensuring continuity in his development while Chelsea secure his future.
Sarr’s rise from Lyon’s academy to a standout at Strasbourg has made him one of Europe’s most exciting young defenders—a prospect Chelsea will now have the opportunity to nurture.
