Chelsea Sell Midfielder Mathis Amougou to Strasbourg in Permanent Deal

Chelsea has agreed to a permanent transfer of French midfielder Mathis Amougou to sister club RC Strasbourg, both owned by BlueCo, marking a strategic move within their multi-club development system. Amougou, who joined Chelsea in February 2025 for €15 million but only played two brief senior matches, preferred returning to Ligue 1 for more playing time and development opportunities. The permanent deal includes a buy-back clause for Chelsea and extends until 2030, with the transfer fee undisclosed. Strasbourg seeks to bolster its midfield following departures of Andrey Santos and Habib Diarra, and Amougou is expected to play a key role under coach Liam Rosenior, who favors promoting young talent. This transfer is part of a broader talent pipeline strategy, with other Chelsea players like Ishé Samuels-Smith, Mike Penders, and Kendry Páez also expected to move to Strasbourg on permanent deals or loans. The arrangement highlights BlueCo's long-term investment in youth progression across their European clubs.