Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou from French side Saint-Étienne.
Chelsea Secure Mathis Amougou in £12M Deal – Loan Move to Strasbourg Planned
The deal, reportedly valued at £12 million, includes a sell-on clause benefiting Saint-Étienne.
Amougou, a versatile midfielder capable of operating both defensively and centrally, has been a standout performer for Saint-Etienne.
Since making his senior debut in 2023, he has accumulated 19 appearances, showcasing his potential and earning recognition as one of France’s most promising young talents.
🚨🔵 Mathis Amougou to Chelsea, here we go! Deal done and medical tests are ongoing right now.
The transfer is for Chelsea and NOT for Strasbourg, confirmed.
€15m package to St Etienne, long term deal in place with the 19 year old midfielder. pic.twitter.com/RyvVqP09vu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 3, 2025
Internationally, Amougou has represented France across various youth levels, up to the under-19s, underscoring his rising profile in European football.
In a strategic move to ensure his continued development, Chelsea plans to loan Amougou to RC Strasbourg, a club within the BlueCo ownership group.
This arrangement aims to provide him with regular first-team experience in Ligue 1 before integrating him into Chelsea’s squad.
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “Mathis is a player we’ve been monitoring closely.
His technical abilities and vision on the field align perfectly with our club’s philosophy. We’re excited to see how he develops during his loan spell at Strasbourg.”
This signing reflects Chelsea’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent and building for the future.
Since the club’s acquisition by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in 2022, there has been a clear emphasis on investing in emerging players to maintain long-term competitiveness.
As Amougou embarks on this new chapter, Chelsea fans will be keen to follow his progress in France, anticipating his eventual contribution at Stamford Bridge.
