Chelsea agree €55m deal to sign Lamine Camara | OneFootball

Chelsea have reached a full agreement with AS Monaco to sign midfielder Lamine Camara, according to Santi Aouna.

Following intensive discussions, Chelsea made a breakthrough by submitting a revised offer worth €55 million to secure the deal.

Camara, eager to play in the Premier League, has verbally agreed to a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge with an option for a further year.

Monaco were ready to hold on to the 22-year-old Senegalese international, but circumstances changed dramatically on deadline day.

After a proposed €50m sale of striker Folarin Balogun to Everton collapsed due to a failed medical, Monaco needed to sanction a major sale to meet financial targets.

Chelsea capitalised, stepping in with an offer that matched Monaco’s revised valuation.

For Chelsea, landing Camara provides crucial midfield reinforcement after Manchester City agreed a deal to sign Enzo Fernandez for a British record fee earlier today.

Regarded as one of Ligue 1’s top box-to-box midfielders, Camara brings press resistance, high-volume tackling, and progressive passing to West London.

With 75 appearances for Monaco, six goals, and 11 assists, the former FC Metz prodigy adds immediate quality and significant long-term potential.

His energy, defensive awareness, and ground coverage complement Moises Caicedo, creating a dynamic double pivot capable of competing at Premier League level.

With an agreement in place and personal terms settled, Camara is set to undergo a medical and complete the paperwork before the transfer deadline.

He is likely to make his debut in Sunday’s London clash with Arsenal, where the Blues will look to make it four wins from four outings across all competitions this season.