Mamadou Sarr in motion in opposition to Need Doue (Picture by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Photographs)
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of proficient younger centre-back Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, as per their official web site.
The Blues have introduced that Sarr is becoming a member of them on an eight-year contract, probably protecting him at Stamford Bridge till 2033.
Nonetheless solely 19 years of age, Sarr appears to be like like an enormous prospect for the longer term after taking part in recurrently in Ligue 1 for Strasbourg final season.
A France Underneath-19 worldwide who can be eligible to play for Senegal, Sarr has accomplished his transfer to Chelsea in time to symbolize Enzo Maresca’s facet on the upcoming Membership World Cup this summer season.
Who’s Chelsea’s new signing Mamadou Sarr?
Sarr is just not but the largest identify in world soccer by a good distance, however he’s extremely regarded after his speedy growth within the sport in latest instances.
Sarr had spells with Lens and Lyon at youth degree, and moved to Strasbourg final summer season, occurring to make 28 appearances for the membership in whole.
His supervisor Liam Rosenior is quoted by Chelsea’s official website as heaping reward onto Sarr, saying:” I may discuss him for hours. His nickname is Mamadou Rosenior, he’s my son.
“It’s scary to point out such performances at 19 with such calm within the face of such sturdy groups. He simply has to remain humble and calm and he will probably be a high participant for positive.”
Chelsea’s defensive choices for 2025/26
Chelsea now have a depth of defensive choices on their books, with Sarr competing for a spot in central defence with massive names like Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo and others.
The west London giants have usually proven that they’re prepared to provide younger gamers an opportunity to develop underneath this possession.
Their switch technique has mirrored that, with different first-team regulars resembling Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto signed at a younger age once they didn’t have that a lot expertise.
