Synopsis
Chelsea has officially signed talented midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne on an eight-year contract. He will start training with his new teammates soon, expressing his excitement about joining such a prestigious club. Amougou has made an impact in Ligue 1 and has represented France at various youth levels.Key Takeaways
- Chelsea signs Mathis Amougou on an eight-year contract.
- Amougou debuted for Saint-Etienne and helped secure their promotion.
- He has made 17 appearances in Ligue 1 this season.
- He received the Bronze Ball at the 2023 Under-17 World Cup.
- Chelsea is active in the transfer market with several outgoing players.
London, Feb 4 (NationPress) Chelsea has confirmed the acquisition of the promising midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne. The young talent has inked an eight-year contract and is set to commence training with his new teammates shortly.
"I am extremely delighted. It’s a privilege for me to join such a prestigious club like Chelsea. They have faith in young players, and their developmental strategy is remarkable," expressed Amougou upon his signing.
Amougou debuted for Saint-Etienne at the beginning of last season against Nimes and played a pivotal role in their promotion to the French top tier.
At just 19 years old, he secured his position as a consistent starter in the Saint-Etienne midfield earlier this season, making 17 appearances in Ligue 1.
On the international front, Amougou has represented France at multiple youth levels. He notably won the Bronze Ball for his impressive performances at the 2023 Under-17 World Cup and received his first call-up to the Under-20 squad earlier this season.
In the final days of the transfer window, Chelsea has been quite active but primarily focused on outgoing players.
Midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has finalized a loan transfer to Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season, while Aston Villa has secured the services of Axel Disasi on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. Disasi became Villa's second signing on deadline day, joining Marco Asensio, who was signed from Paris Saint-Germain.
Former vice-captain Ben Chilwell, who had fallen out of favor following the appointment of head coach Maresca, has also departed on loan to join London rivals Crystal Palace.
Additionally, Portuguese forward Joao Felix has left Chelsea to join AC Milan on loan.
Chelsea recently climbed back into the top four of the Premier League after securing a victory against West Ham United on Tuesday (IST) and will be aiming to regain momentum after some early-year setbacks.
