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Chelsea agree deal to sign St-Etienne teenager Mathis Amougou in £12m deadline day transfer to boost Enzo Maresca's midfield options

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<p>Chelsea and French side Saint-Etienne have struck an agreement over a deal worth around £12 million ($15m) that will see the 19-year-old move to Stamford Bridge ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14355569/Chelsea-deal-sign-Mathis-Amougou-St-Etienne.html" target="_blank"><em>The Daily Mail</em></a><em> </em>reports.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Enzo Maresca's side have been in the market for a new midfielder for some time and turned their attention to the France Under-19 international late in the window, having also considered a move for Sporting CP's Dario Essugo.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Amougou joined Saint-Etienne's youth academy at the age of 15 and made his senior debut in 2023. He has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, nine of which have been as a starter.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Chelsea's deadline day business may not stop at the arrival of Amougou, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/joao-felix-ac-milan-chelsea-agree-loan-deal-portugal-transfer/blt34d274503cb0e330" target="_blank">Joao Felix expected to complete a loan move to AC Milan before the window closes</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea agree deal to sign St-Etienne teenager Mathis Amougou in £12m deadline day transfer to boost Enzo Maresca's midfield options | Goal.com

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne after agreeing a deadline day transfer.

Chelsea agree deal to sign St-Etienne teenager Mathis Amougou in £12m deadline day transfer to boost Enzo Maresca&apos;s midfield options

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