Chelsea’s new signing, 19-year-old Mathis Amougou, is already making an impact as he joins Enzo Maresca’s squad to provide much-needed midfield cover for Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez, following the departures of Cesare Casadei and Carney Chukwuemeka in January. The move, costing around £12m, is seen as an opportunity for Amougou to develop his skills in the highly competitive environment at Stamford Bridge and to acclimatise to life in England. However, there are plans in place for him to return to France next summer with partner club Strasbourg – a move that would ensure he receives regular playing time, crucial for his long-term development. The arrangement, part of the shared BlueCo ownership strategy, is designed to benefit both clubs by nurturing young talent. Meanwhile, other internal discussions indicate that Brazil international Andrey Santos, following his impressive performances, may be returning to Chelsea, and there is also talk about giving Ecuadorian international attacker Kendry Paez a stint at Strasbourg, although nothing has been finalised regarding Paez.