Chelsea have cut Mamadou Sarr’s Strasbourg loan short to bring him into the first team on Deadline Day, replacing him in France with Aaron Anselmino.
Chelsea have officially recalled Mamadou Sarr from his loan at Strasbourg to bolster Liam Rosenior’s defensive options immediately.
The 20-year-old Senegal international, who recently captained Strasbourg and won the Africa Cup of Nations, arrived in London on Monday to finalize his integration.
This tactical shift follows the Blues’ decision to accelerate Sarr’s development after missing out on other primary winter targets.
To facilitate the move, Chelsea redirected Aaron Anselmino to Strasbourg as Sarr’s replacement for the remainder of the season.
The reshuffle comes as Liverpool reportedly secured a pre-agreement for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, a long-term Chelsea target.
Reflecting on his future before the recall, Sarr stated: “Absolutely (I want to play for Chelsea next season). I want to make a good season with Strasbourg, then join the Chelsea group in June.”