Chelsea FC has agreed to a deal worth approximately €15 million to sign 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne. There is uncertainty regarding whether he will join the first team immediately or be loaned out to sister club Strasbourg for further development. As Chelsea aims to comply with loan regulations, they may need to adjust their current agreements. Amougou, a promising youth international for France, has made 17 appearances in Ligue 1 after breaking into Saint-Etienne's first team last season, reflecting Chelsea's strategy to sign young talent on long-term contracts.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne worth in the region of €15 million ($15.5m), sources have told ESPN.
Reports in France suggest Amougou will head to Strasbourg to continue his development although that may require Chelsea to reshuffle their existing loan agreements to stay within current guidelines.
Amougou, a youth international for France, broke into Saint-Etienne's first team in 2023 and has made 17 appearances in Ligue 1 so far this season.
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