Date: 3rd February 2025 at 11:03pm
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Chelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-1 comeback victory over London rivals West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday. 

Jarrod Bowen put the Hammers in front shortly before half-time, but the hosts turned the game on its head in the second half with Pedro Neto equalising before Cole Palmer’s cross was deflected into his own net by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

The win lifts the Blues back into fourth spot in the Premier League table, and it appears that there may be more good news off the pitch for Chelsea fans.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne.

Amougou – a versatile player that can play as either a defensive midfielder or central midfielder – is said to have signed a contract with the Blues.

He is a product of Saint-Etienne’s youth academy and has made a total of 19 appearances for the French side at senior level, having made his debut last term.

Maresca’s midfield options have been bolstered with the arrival of Mathis Agoudou

The Frenchman is the latest in a long line of talented young players to join Chelsea, since the West London club were taken over by Todd Boehly and Clearlake in 2022.

The midfielder is regarded as one of the most talented young players in France and he has represented his country at several youth levels up to under-19s.

Romano claims that the Blues will pay a fee in the region of £12.4 million to sign the teenager, while Saint-Etienne will also benefit from a sell-on percentage clause.

If he joins up with Maresca’s squad immediately, the Frenchman will compete with the likes of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia for a starting spot at Stamford Bridge.

 
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