Chelsea Loans Mamadou Sarr, Four Players to Strasbourg Amid Multi-Club Partnership

Chelsea has loaned 19-year-old French defender Mamadou Sarr back to its sister club Strasbourg for the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, following his £12 million signing from Strasbourg this summer. Sarr, who made a brief appearance for Chelsea during their Club World Cup victory, will gain more first-team experience at Strasbourg, a club owned by Chelsea's parent company BlueCo. This loan is part of a broader strategic relationship under BlueCo's multi-club ownership, which also saw several other young players move between Chelsea and Strasbourg, including permanent transfers and loans. Strasbourg finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season, securing a spot in the Conference League playoffs, and Sarr was a regular player with 27 appearances. Chelsea's management is leveraging this multi-club setup to develop young talent and manage its squad effectively, while also planning further player sales and loans this summer. The loan to Strasbourg maximizes Sarr's development opportunities ahead of competing for a place in Chelsea's first team.