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€20m record deal almost done, player could join Chelsea in the future

Originally posted on Chelsea News | Last updated 7/14/23

Chelsea have made their first move for their new affiliate club Strasbourg, and it’s a big one.

Fabrizio Romano has today revealed that the Blues have been “crucial” in the French side’s club record bid for Abakar Sylla, the Club Brugge centre back.

It’s a €20m fee, with a further €2m in bonuses available. There is also a 10% sell on clause for the Belgians.

More on Abakar Sylla deal

It’s immediately club record signing for Strasbourg after takeover

◉ €20m final fee plus €2m add ons.
◉ €10m now and €10m in 2024, two installments.
◉ 10% sell on clause for Club Brugge.

Chelsea supervision on this signing was crucial. pic.twitter.com/tPxsst8fT7

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023

That smashes Strasbourg’s existing record and shows how quickly things are going to change in their new era of cooperation with Chelsea. Romano added that the Blues think the youngster has “huge potential” and this move is very much with an eye on bringing him to London if he fulfils it.

Strasbourg have reached full agreement to sign Ivorian centre back Abakar Sylla, here we go! Deal almost done with Club Brugge for fee close to €17m.

Understand Chelsea supervision was crucial as they believe Sylla has huge potential for the future. pic.twitter.com/25mgdRTewT

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2023

In the meantime, he will be the rock at the back for a Strasbourg team who wants to shake off the status of relegation battler and become a team challenging at the top of Ligue 1 consistently.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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