Mamadou Sarr has completed his transfer to Chelsea.
The news was officially confirmed by Chelsea FC and widely reported by major sports outlets like the Associated Press, Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and Goal.com yesterday, Monday, June 9, 2025.
Here are the key details:
- Official Confirmation: Chelsea FC announced the signing of Mamadou Sarr from their sister club, RC Strasbourg.
- Contract Length: The 19-year-old French defender has signed a long-term contract with Chelsea, reportedly until 2033, an eight-year deal.
- Transfer Fee: While not always officially disclosed by clubs, various reports indicate the fee is around £12 million. This deal was reportedly struck in January with the transfer now being finalized this summer.
- Previous Club: Sarr joins from RC Strasbourg, where he had a breakthrough season in Ligue 1, making 28 appearances across all competitions and helping them secure a place in the UEFA Conference League play-offs. Strasbourg is also owned by BlueCo, the same consortium that owns Chelsea.
- Arrival at Chelsea: Sarr arrived at Chelsea’s training ground, Cobham, on Monday, June 9, 2025, to complete his move.
- Ready for Club World Cup: He is expected to be part of Enzo Maresca’s squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, which kicks off on June 15, 2025.
- Third Summer Signing: Sarr is Chelsea’s third confirmed signing of the summer transfer window, following Liam Delap and Dario Essugo.
- Player’s Excitement: In an interview with Chelsea’s official site, Sarr expressed his excitement, stating that joining Chelsea is “like a dream for me” and he has “dreamed of playing for a club like this” since he was young.
This is a significant move for the promising young defender, strengthening Chelsea’s squad with a player who has already gained considerable experience at a high level.
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