17-year-old winger is currently training with Chelsea ahead of future Strasbourg move

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Chelsea currently have a youngster training with them even though he’s due to sign for Strasbourg in 2026.

Chelsea and Strasbourg both fall under the BlueCo ownership, so activity between the two sister clubs isn’t uncommon.

In the current 2024/25 season, Chelsea loanees Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic are both enjoying incredible campaigns in the French Ligue 1 with Strasbourg.

Santos has been earmarked for Chelsea’s squad going into next season because of his impressive midfield displays.

As for goalkeeper Petrovic, he’s enjoying a really strong campaign in net in France. However, Jody Morris doubts Petrovic will make it at Chelsea.

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Yaya Dieme training with Chelsea ahead of Strasbourg move in 2026

According to The Daily Mail, Chelsea have teenage winger Yaya Dieme training with them at Cobham right now.

Apparently, the 17-year-old prospect hails from the Diambars football academy set up by Patrick Vieira in 2003.

The report says that Dieme is expected to sign for Strasbourg, moving to France in January 2026. In the meantime, the exciting youngster is currently training in England with sister club Chelsea.

Back in 2023, Dieme was part of the Senegal side that won the Under-17 African Cup of Nations.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported back in January that Strasbourg agreed the Dieme transfer with a potential future view to joining Chelsea further down the line. However, the forward doesn’t turn 18 until October, so his deal is on standby until next January.

Strasbourg becoming a great alternative for Chelsea players

As Strasbourg hunt down European qualification this year, it’s becoming a more attractive home for Chelsea loanees to go and develop.

Chelsea fans predict big things for Santos because of his outstanding performances at Strasbourg, scoring nine goals in 26 appearances across all competitions this term.

From a Chelsea perspective, they may have a perfect process to help build themselves future stars.

While Dieme is expected to join Strasbourg next year, perhaps he’s someone that Blues supporters should keep an eye out on.