The Racing Club of Strasbourg Alsace officially lent the central defender Mamadou Sarr, Chelsea player, this Friday morning. This operation, originally mentioned on June 3, ends after weeks of discussions between the two clubs about the future of the player. Sarr’s arrival in Strasbourg is in the form of a loan, following its acquisition by Chelsea for an estimated EUR 14 million. Only a few legal and administrative details remained to be settled prior to this formalization.

Mamadou Sarr, who shone in the central hinge in Ligue 1 in the previous season, has had few gaming opportunities since his transfer to Chelsea. He played only eight minutes in seven games, including one in the World Cup of Clubs won by the Blues against Paris SG. His chances of becoming part of the London team’s rotation were reduced. This signature marks the third release of a Chelsea player by Racing, following the examples of Belgian goaltender Mike Penders and the offensive Kendry Paez.

Mamadou Sarr’s return to Strasbourg is seen as an opportunity for the player to regain a more important role and reconnect with the supporters of the Meinau stadium. Already aware of the club’s environment, it should facilitate its integration and allow it to quickly regain its leading level. This recruit strengthens Racing’s defence and demonstrates the club’s willingness to pursue its ambitious recruitment policy.