Saint-Etienne's Mathis Amougou, left, and PSG's Desire Doue challenge for...

Saint-Etienne's Mathis Amougou, left, and PSG's Desire Doue challenge for the ball during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Etienne at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Credit: AP/Michel Euler

LONDON — Chelsea confirmed the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne on Tuesday.

Amougou, who made 17 top-flight appearances for the French club, signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

“It’s an honor for me to sign for such a big club like Chelsea. They believe in young players and the process they have in place to develop us is fantastic,” he said in the Premier League club's announcement.

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