Real Sociedad agrees to loan Mamadou Sarr from Chelsea

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Real Sociedad agrees to loan Mamadou Sarr from Chelsea
Summary

Real Sociedad has reached a verbal agreement to sign Mamadou Sarr from Chelsea on a loan deal for the upcoming season. The 20-year-old defender was initially signed by Chelsea in the summer of 2025 but spent last season on loan at Strasbourg. Following the arrival of manager Xabi Alonso, Sarr was informed he does not feature in Chelsea's plans for the new campaign. Discussions between the two clubs intensified over the last 24 hours, leading to the agreement. The deal is reported to be for one year and will not include an option to buy.

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  • Real Sociedad secures Mamadou Sarr on a one-year loan.
  • Sarr was recalled from his loan spell at Strasbourg.
  • No option to buy is included in the loan agreement.
  • Chelsea informed Sarr he is not in their plans for the season.
  • Agreement reached after recent discussions between clubs.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo SportsReal Sociedad reach agreement for Chelsea star
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La Liga outfit Real Sociedad have tied up an agreement to secure reinforcements for the club’s defensive ranks for the duration of the season ahead. This comes amid the understanding that La Real ar...

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