Chelsea: Mamadou Sarr flying into London to finalise Deadline Day deal | OneFootball

Exclusive: Liam Rosenior brining his former Strasbourg captain to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have decided to recall Mamadou Sarr from his loan spell at Strasbourg and bring forward his first-team intergration.

Standard Sport understands the Senegal centre-back is due in London on Monday to finalise his return to Stamford Bridge on Deadline Day.

Sarr played the full 90 minutes, and wore the captain’s armband, on Sunday as Strasbourg lost 2-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Blues also recalled Aaron Anselmino from his loan at Borussia Dortmund.

Aaron Anselmino will head to Strasbourg

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Anselmino is now set to replace Sarr at Strasbourg, allowing the Africa Cup of Nations winner to link up with his Chelsea team-mates earlier than planned.

Sarr joined Chelsea from Strasbourg in a £12million deal last June, and made his debut against ES Tunis in the Club World Cup.

He was then sent back on loan to the Ligue 1 side this season, where he continued to work under Liam Rosenior.

The 20-year-old had been expected to officially join up with Chelsea in the summer ahead of being integrated into the first team ahead of the 2026/27 season.

However, with Rosenior now at Chelsea and keen to bolster his defensive options, Sarr will now join up with the Blues six months earlier than planned.

Senegal star Sarr last weekend returned to Strasbourg as an AFCON champion, and captained his team to a 4-1 over Lille.

Speaking about his future in December, Sarr said he was focused on helping Strasbourg this season, but his plan was to play for Chelsea next year.

“Absolutely (I want to play for Chelsea next season),” he said. “I want to make a good season with Strasbourg, then join the Chelsea group in June.

“Strasbourg is a good place to progress because there are only young players. The environment is made only for us. I think it is the best place to develop.”