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Chelsea Loans Mamadou Sarr for 2026-27 Amid Squad Overhaul

7/17/2026

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Chelsea FC has arranged a Premier League loan for defender Mamadou Sarr for 2026-27.
After ending his six-month Strasbourg loan in February 2026, Sarr made six appearances for Chelsea this season, three in the Champions League and FA Cup.
New manager Xabi Alonso, appointed July 1, is overhauling a squad that finished 10th in 2025-26, while Sarr’s contract runs to June 2033 and Como have shown loan interest.

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Chelsea FC has arranged a Premier League loan for defender Mamadou Sarr for 2026-27.
After ending his six-month Strasbourg loan in February 2026, Sarr made six appearances for Chelsea this season, three in the Champions League and FA Cup.
New manager Xabi Alonso, appointed July 1, is overhauling a squad that finished 10th in 2025-26, while Sarr’s contract runs to June 2033 and Como have shown loan interest.