Brand new signing announces he is living Dream after Chelsea move!

‘When Chelsea won the Champions League in 2021, there was the performance of [N’Golo] Kante and so many players. I remember the Champions League in 2012 with [Didier] Drogba, and then winning matches with [Eden] Hazard after that.

‘I admired Kante of course. There is [Claude] Makelele too. And there are Francophones like [Michael] Essien, Drogba, Hazard. The best for me is Kante but there are so many Chelsea players I remember admiring. Frank Lampard, Ramires…

They are not the only familiar faces for Sarr at the Blues either, as he went toe-to-toe with Romeo Lavia during his own loan spell with Belgian side Molenbeek, and came through the youth ranks with Malo Gusto.

‘I know Malo well as I was at school with him at Lyon,’ Sarr said. ‘I know Andrey (Santos) and Djordje (Petrovic). I know Romeo a bit. I played against him, we spoke a bit and he’s a good guy. I spoke with Malo before coming here, and Romeo a bit, and Andrey and Djordje.’

‘I feel really good, it’s like a dream for me,’ concluded Sarr. ‘Since I was young I dreamed of playing for a club like this. Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am very happy.

‘For me, CHELSEA is the best club in London, one of the best clubs in England. Chelsea have a good project in place for young players. The supporters, the club, it’s history and the stadium are all fantastic. It’s an iconic club with a full history.

‘It was a dream come true when I saw the badge everywhere, the badge I used to see playing FIFA before – I realised where I am and who I will train with. I have a good impression of Cobham. It’s very big, a beautiful training centre. The people have been very kind and have welcomed me. It’s just a dream come true.’