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Chelsea loans Mamadou Sarr to Real Sociedad, pursues Emi Martinez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Chelsea loans Mamadou Sarr to Real Sociedad, pursues Emi Martinez

Summary

Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr has joined Real Sociedad on a season-long loan as the team reshapes its squad ahead of the transfer deadline. Sarr, who previously made seven appearances for Chelsea, is set to gain experience in La Liga. In addition to this departure, Chelsea has reportedly agreed to a £7.5 million deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, enhancing their goalkeeping options. Further changes are anticipated, with potential exits for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson, among others, as the summer transfer window progresses.

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•Mamadou Sarr joins Real Sociedad on a season-long loan.
•Chelsea agrees to sign Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for £7.5 million.
•Multiple players face potential departures before the transfer window closes.
•Enzo Fernandez is expected to attract interest from Manchester City.
•Nicolas Jackson and Mykhailo Mudryk are also among those potentially leaving.

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9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea confirm latest departure but close in on signing

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Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr has joined Real Sociedad on a season-long loan as the Blues continue to reshape their squad before the transfer deadline.Sarr, who joined Chelsea from Strasbourg last sum...
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