Chelsea are set for a busy deadline day, with the Blues keen on bringing in a new midfielder.
Enzo Maresca’s side have been chasing the signature of Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly, that pursuit however seems to falling by the wayside.
With Chelsea’s O’Reilly move seemingly off the table, the Blues could now reignite their interest in another young midfielder.
Chelsea’s interest in Mathis Amougou has been well documented this January and they could now return on deadline day to secure the midfielder’s signature.
Relatively unknown outside of Ligue 1, The Chelsea Chronicle provides you with everything you need to know about Blues target Amougou.
Mathis Amougou age
Mathis Amougou is currently 19 years old at the time of writing. He was born on January 18, 2006.
Mathis Amougou nationality
Amougou is of French and Cameroonian descent having been born in the region of Le Blanc-Mesnil, a northeastern suburb of Paris.
The 19-year-old is highly rated in France and has represented Les Blues at various youth levels.
Mathis Amougou height
Mathis Amougou stands at approximately 5ft 10 inches tall (1.77m). Despite not being the tallest, however, he possesses a strong core that regularly allows him to shrug off opposition defenders.
Mathis Amougou position
Amougou primarily plays as a central midfielder but is also very versatile. He can operate slightly deeper as a number six as well as further forward in the number ten role.
Mathis Amougou stats
Mathis Amougou began his footballing career at Torcy, a French youth team famed for his reputation of developing youngsters like Paul Pogba and Jeff Reine-Adelaide.
While at Torcy, Amougou would be enrolled at the world-famous Clairefontaine Academy, which would eventually lead to him signing with French side Saint-Etienne in 2021.
The midfielder would work his way up the Saint-Etienne youth sides before cementing his place in the first team in 2024, following a string of impressive performances.
| Club career | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| 2022– | Saint-Étienne II | 21 | (3) | (0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Saint-Étienne | 19 | (0) | (0) |
Mathis Amougou style of play
Mathis Amougou can best be described as an all-action number eight, who loves to be involved at both ends of the pitch.
Whether it be interceptions or tackling, the 19-year-old is defensively strong – something which is key in a struggling Saint-Etienne side.
Amougou is also talented going forward as well with his dribbling skills being a particular highlight of his game.
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