Chelsea have officially secured the signing of highly-rated midfielder Mathis Amougou from French Ligue 1 side St Etienne in a deal worth €15 million.
The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract with the Premier League club and is set to spend the 2025/26 season on loan at RC Strasbourg before returning to Stamford Bridge in 2026.
Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the transfer on his official X handle, stating:
“Officially confirmed. Mathis Amougou joins Chelsea as a talented 19-year-old midfielder from St Etienne, costing a €15m package. Contract valid for the next 8 years. Amougou will be part of the Chelsea team, then set to go on loan to Strasbourg next season and back in 2026.”
Amougou, known for his technical ability and versatility in midfield, comes from a footballing family, with three brothers—an elder, a twin, and a younger sibling—all pursuing careers in the sport.
The young Frenchman becomes the latest addition to Chelsea’s long-term recruitment strategy, which focuses on acquiring and developing emerging talents.
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