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Chelsea places Mamadou Sarr on transfer market after eight-month stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:25 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Chelsea places Mamadou Sarr on transfer market after eight-month stint

Summary

Chelsea has reportedly placed defender Mamadou Sarr on the transfer market months after signing him. Sarr joined the club from Strasbourg for £12 million in June and was loaned back before joining Chelsea permanently in January. The coaching staff hoped he could bolster their defense, but he did not meet expectations. New manager Xabi Alonso is now looking to streamline the squad as Chelsea prepares for the upcoming season. There have been discussions regarding interest from clubs like Real Sociedad and Al-Hilal, with options for a permanent sale or a loan.

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•Mamadou Sarr joined Chelsea in January after being signed in June.
•Sarr struggled to adapt to the Premier League, failing to impress.
•New manager Xabi Alonso is focusing on a streamlined squad.
•Chelsea seeks to sell Sarr permanently amid interest from Real Sociedad and Al-Hilal.

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6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea transfer list Mamadou Sarr, months after handing him an eight-year deal

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Chelsea have reportedly put young defender Mamadou Sarr on the transfer market, according to transfer news specialist Sacha Tavolieri.The Blues signed him last year and brought him to Stamford Bridge ...
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