Mathis Amougou Transfer Twist: Chelsea’s Bold €10M Move Shakes Market

Mathis Amougou Transfer Twist: Chelsea’s Bold €10M Move Shakes Market
Chelsea is making a late push to secure the signing of 19-year-old French midfield prodigy Mathis Amougou from Ligue 1 side Saint-Étienne before the winter transfer window closes.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, the West London club is intensifying talks with Saint-Étienne to finalize a deal for the young talent. With the transfer deadline approaching fast, negotiations are accelerating as Chelsea aims to bolster its midfield options.
Who is Mathis Amougou?
Mathis Amougou is one of France’s most exciting young talents. Born in Le Blanc-Mesnil, he developed his skills at Brie Est Entente and US Torcy-Paris Vallée de la Marne before joining Saint-Étienne’s youth academy.
The 19-year-old broke into the first team midway through the 2023/24 season and has since established himself as a rising star. He has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, accumulating nearly 1,000 minutes on the pitch.
His performances have caught the eye of several European clubs, but Chelsea is now leading the race to secure his signature before Monday’s deadline.
Chelsea’s Midfield Reshuffle
Chelsea’s interest in Amougou comes as the club prepares for major changes in midfield. Several players are set to leave, making room for fresh talent.
Carney Chukwuemeka is on the verge of joining Borussia Dortmund on loan, while Cesare Casadei has already sealed a move to Torino. Additionally, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s future remains uncertain, prompting Chelsea to explore options to strengthen the squad.
Amougou has emerged as a priority target alongside Nico O’Reilly, with Chelsea determined to finalize a deal before the transfer window shuts.
The Final Push
Negotiations between Chelsea and Saint-Étienne have intensified, with reports suggesting the deal could be structured as an initial loan with an option to buy. Chelsea’s management sees Amougou as a long-term investment who could develop into a key figure at Stamford Bridge.
With time running out, the coming hours will be crucial in determining whether Chelsea can seal the deal for the highly-rated French wonderkid.
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How good is Mathis Amougou? 👀 pic.twitter.com/grrhk8NzlQ— Bernard M8✨ (@lengisaan) February 3, 2025
TBR Football understands that Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with St Etienne for midfielder Mathis Amougou.
Sources have confirmed that he would likely be sent to Strasbourg until the summer, but not definite as Enzo Maresca wants another midfielder in his squad.
— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) February 3, 2025
More comments:
Hypothetically, let’s say Chelsea end up completing a deal for Mathis Amougou before the window shuts.
I think he’ll finish the season with Chelsea and then replace Andrey Santos at RC Strasbourg in the summer.
Mathis will either:
A.) Make it at Chelsea
B.) Sold for profit— ~ (@CFCdruw) February 3, 2025
🚨🆕️ Chelsea are continuing in their efforts to secure St-Étienne’s Mathis Amougou before the transfer window shuts tonight. If they get him, they will send him out on loan to their sister club Strasbourg so that he can continue his devlopment.
(@lequipe via @GFFN) pic.twitter.com/cnw6ngM9jA
— The Blues Hub (@Theblueshub24) February 3, 2025
‼️ Chelsea are still pushing for St. Etienne’s midfielder Mathis Amougou (19 years old).
Both clubs have been negotiating in recent hours, and agreement could be reached this afternoon.
~ @lequipe pic.twitter.com/yDsZD2DLP5
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) February 3, 2025
🚨 Chelsea are negotiating for Mathis Amougou. (@lequipe) #CFC
— SHAYEE (@tier_firstt) February 3, 2025
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