Chelsea complete transfer for star tipped to be ‘world class in two years' from sister club Strasbourg in 8-year deal
CHELSEA have signed Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg.
The French defender, 19, has penned an eight-year contract with the Blues.
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Mamadou Sarr impressed at Strasbourg last season
Credit: Rex
Sarr impressed in Ligue 1 last term, playing 27 times as Liam Rosenior's side finished seventh.
The teenager played alongside Chelsea loanees Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic while in Alsace.
He will link up with the Blues following the off-season break.
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