Chelsea agree €55m deal to sign Lamine Camara
· Yahoo Sports
Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge with the Blues. Chelsea have reached a full agreement with AS Monaco to sign midfielder Lamine Camara, according to Santi Aouna.
Following intensive discussions, Chelsea made a breakthrough by submitting a revised offer worth €55 million to secure the deal.
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The 22-year-old Senegal international, eager to play in the Premier League, has verbally agreed to a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge with an option for a further year.
Monaco were ready to hold on to Camara, but circumstances changed dramatically on deadline day.
After a proposed €50 million sale of striker Folarin Balogun to Everton collapsed due to a failed medical, Monaco needed to sanction a major sale to meet financial targets. Chelsea capitalised, stepping in with an improved offer that matched Monaco’s valuation.
For Chelsea, landing Camara provides a crucial midfield reinforcement following Manchester City’s record £125 million signing of Enzo Fernandez.
Regarded as one of Ligue 1’s top box-to-box midfielders, Camara brings press resistance, high-volume tackling, and progressive passing to West London.
With 75 appearances for Monaco, six goals, and 11 assists, the former FC Metz prodigy adds immediate quality and significant long-term potential.
His energy, defensive awareness, and ground coverage complement Moises Caicedo, creating a dynamic double pivot capable of competing at Premier League level.
With an agreement in place and personal terms settled, Camara is set to undergo a medical and complete the paperwork before the transfer deadline.
He is likely to make his debut in Sunday’s London clash with Arsenal, where the Blues will look to make it four wins from four outings across all competitions this season.