Chelsea have on Tuesday confirmed the transfer of Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne. Sources told ESPN the deal for the midfielder is worth in the region of €15 million ($15.5m), and that the 19-year-old midfielder is more likely to join the Blues' first-team setup immediately as opposed to joining Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg on loan,

Chelsea has confirmed the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne. Amougou who made 17 top-flight appearances for the French club signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have completed the signing of young midfielder Mathis Amougou from French Ligue 1 side St Etienne. The talented midfielder joined the Blues for a fee of 15 million Euros. The 19-year-old is expected to stay at Stamford Bridge for the next eight years but will be sent on loan to Strasbourg next season.