Mamadou Sarr - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Loaned to Real Sociedad Sarr has joined Real Sociedad on loan from Chelsea through the end of the 2026/27 season, according to the club.

Impact Sarr made just three league appearances for Chelsea last season, finding himself far down the pecking order, and was left off the team sheet entirely for the season opener against Fulham. The Senegal international, who has already won the Africa Cup of Nations and featured at the 2026 World Cup despite his young age, now gets a fresh opportunity for regular playing time at Real Sociedad, where his physicality and game reading ability should add value from the start.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Sarr (undisclosed) is out for Monday's match against Fulham.

Impact Sarr is not with his team as they kick off the season, with the defender left off the team sheet completely. This could be due to the team's immense squad depth, just unable to make the team sheet due to the sheer number of players. He only made three league appearances all of last season and is far down the pecking order, so the defender could struggle for time this season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available after lineup scare Sarr is expected to be an option for Monday's season opener against Fulham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "With the other players, let's see. We will check and assess them, but f...

Impact Sarr had been withdrawn from Chelsea's starting lineup against Johor Darul Ta'zim with the severity of the issue initially unclear, a moment that briefly threatened to further complicate his development path at the club. With Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill still expected to be the preferred center back pairing to open the season, Sarr's clearance mainly restores squad depth rather than a starting spot, but it's a welcome resolution nonetheless.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury in preseason Sarr was removed from Chelsea's starting lineup to face Johor Darul Ta'zim on Sunday, with the full extent of the blow now unclear, Tashan Deniran-Alleyne of The Standard reports.

Impact Sarr is currently not projected to play a significant role, but the event of a serious injury would prevent him from continuing his development process in the short term while frustrating potential transfer plans. The length of his recovery remains in doubt ahead of the initial stages of the 2026/27 campaign. In any case, Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill (undisclosed) will aim to start the season as the preferred center-backs, with Sarr's absence affecting the depth of the squad.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

After a 'Champions of the World' banner, PSG's surge sinks Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

So much for being champions of the world

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

"This coach must be joking", "It's over" - Chelsea fans slam Liam Rosenior as he makes surprise change to starting XI vs PSG Chelsea fans are not happy with Liam Rosenior's decision to start Mamadou Sarr and Jorrel Hato as the center-backs against PSG in the UEFA Champions League second leg at Stamford B...

MARCH 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chelsea player ratings vs Wrexham: Alejandro Garnacho to the rescue! Blues winger rips up Hollywood script with decisive display to avoid FA Cup upset

Chelsea needed extra-time to beat 10-man Wrexham in their FA Cup fifth round tie, prevailing 4-2 in North Wales on Saturday. The Blues went...

MARCH 7 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Wrexham: Alejandro Garnacho to the rescue! Blues winger rips up Hollywood script with decisive display to avoid FA Cup upset

Makes full league debut Sarr generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Impact With Wesley Fofana suspended, Sarr was handed his full league debut and endured a difficult first half, missing a big chance going forward and seeing the opposition's opening goal deflect off him. However, the center back grew into the game impressively, finishing the match with a solid defensive contribution of one tackle, one interception, five clearances and one block.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal: Pedro Neto and Robert Sanchez have shockers as Blues beaten despite wicked Reece James causing Premier League leaders real problems

Chelsea suffered their first Premier League defeat of the Liam Rosenior era as they went down 2-1 at Arsenal on Sunday. The Blues were undon...

MARCH 1 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal: Pedro Neto and Robert Sanchez have shockers as Blues beaten despite wicked Reece James causing Premier League leaders real problems

Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley: Wesley Fofana, that is CRAZY! Frenchman's stupid red card costs Blues dearly as James Ward-Prowse proves he's still a set-piece king

Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-battling Burnley on Saturday afternoon, with the 10-man Blues conceding an equaliser in the 93...

FEBRUARY 21 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Burnley: Wesley Fofana, that is CRAZY! Frenchman's stupid red card costs Blues dearly as James Ward-Prowse proves he's still a set-piece king

Chelsea star Mamadou Sarr sets new record during first start against Hull City as he surpasses every other Blues defender this season Mamadou Sarr has set a new record after making his debut start for Chelsea in an FA Cup fourth round clash against EFL Championship side Hull City.

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Chelsea player ratings vs Hull: Pedro Neto, that is magic! Portugal international scores superb hat-trick and Estevao puts open goal howler behind him to score as Liam Rosenior's men thump manager's old side

Chelsea thumped Hull City 4-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday evening. Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick, including a goal dire...

FEBRUARY 13 • goal

Chelsea player ratings vs Hull: Pedro Neto, that is magic! Portugal international scores superb hat-trick and Estevao puts open goal howler behind him to score as Liam Rosenior's men thump manager's old side

Liam Rosenior sends message to Chelsea board after agreeing to his transfer request Liam Rosenior has thanked the Chelsea hierarchy for agreeing to recall Mamadou Sarr, whom he believes has "the potential to be world class".

FEBRUARY 7 • SI.COM

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FEBRUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

January Transfer Window: Biggest Winners And Losers

Jeremy Jacquet joins Liverpool! Reds confirm signing as Arne Slot's side beat Chelsea to Rennes star in £60m transfer

Liverpool have confirmed a transfer has now been agreed with Rennes for highly-rated centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The defender will spent the...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Jeremy Jacquet joins Liverpool! Reds confirm signing as Arne Slot's side beat Chelsea to Rennes star in £60m transfer

Liverpool stun Chelsea to strike $82 million Jeremy Jacquet deal with Rennes in transfer twist

Liverpool have reportedly beaten Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The Reds are s...

FEBRUARY 2 • goal

Liverpool stun Chelsea to strike $82 million Jeremy Jacquet deal with Rennes in transfer twist

Back with Chelsea Sarr has returned to Chelsea from his loan with Strasbourg.

Impact Sarr is back in England after half a season with Strasbourg in France. He would hold a starting role with Strasbourg, earning a decent 15 appearances and proving to be at a decent level. This will likely leave him as a rotational pick for his parent club, getting some use in Cup matches as the schedule gets busy.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea face major stumbling block as Mamadou Sarr Strasbourg loan decision made Chelsea are considering recalling centre-back loanee Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, but are facing a major Aaron Anselmino problem, according...

JANUARY 31 • SI.COM

Golden Boy 2025 finalists: Chelsea sensation Estevao, Borussia Dortmund star Jobe Bellingham & Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono among hopefuls vying to inherit award from Barcelona's Lamine Yamal

Chelsea winger Estevao has been named among the list of finalists for the 2025 Golden Boy Award. The Brazil international will compete again...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • goal

Golden Boy 2025 finalists: Chelsea sensation Estevao, Borussia Dortmund star Jobe Bellingham & Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono among hopefuls vying to inherit award from Barcelona's Lamine Yamal

Strasbourg coach criticises home fans who raised banner against club striker Emegha

Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior has hit out at fans who displayed a banner criticizing club captain Emanuel Emegha over his move next season to Chelsea

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea loans defender Mamadou Sarr back to sister club Strasbourg for upcoming season

Premier League side Chelsea has loaned teenage defender Mamadou Sarr back to sister club Strasbourg for the upcoming Ligue 1 season

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea inches 'closer' on completing their eighth summer signing | Sporting News Chelsea are closing in on completing their eighth summer signing after Kendry Paez, Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, Estevao, Liam Delap, Joao Pe...

JULY 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chelsea signs Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Brighton

Joao Pedro has joined Chelsea from Brighton to continue the Premier League club’s lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea sign ANOTHER youngster! Blues confirm transfer for highly-rated defender ahead of Club World Cup | Goal.com US Chelsea have announced the signing of defender Mamadou Sarr from fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg on an eight-year contract.

JUNE 9, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Chelsea Confirm Second Signing of Summer Transfer Window Chelsea confirm the signing of Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg.

JUNE 9, 2025 • SI.COM

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