Mamadou Sarr discusses Chelsea return, reveals hunger for trophies

Senegal defender Mamadou Sarr has explained how he has managed to settle quakily, and further expressed his desire to win trophies with the Premier League outfit.

The 20-year-old returned to Chelsea on transfer deadline from Strasbourg in June and was part of the squad that triumphed at the Club World Cup. He made his Chelsea debut Stateside, in our victory over ES Tunis, before rejoining Strasbourg on loan in August.

 

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His impressive show during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where he managed three appearances, enticed Chelsea to cut short his loan spell at Strasbourg as he was recalled to Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the campaign.

‘It was easy to come back’

“I’m very happy to be here,’ Sarr explained after training at Cobham as quoted by Chelsea website. “It was easy to come back because I know the guys, I know all the people, so it was easy. They are great players and it is exciting for me to be here.”

Discussing his close relationship with Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior,Sarr said: “‘I know Liam, he knows me,’ Sarr continued. ‘I know how he trains, I know how he prepares for the game. I know him very well. I think he’s a great coach.”

He added: “I think I progressed a lot at Strasbourg because I was the vice-captain, so it was another responsibility there. ‘I felt great to be captain there, so that made me grow up from the experience.

“I prefer to lead by example. I don’t speak too much; I’m a very calm guy.”

‘There is a lot of intensity’

The Senegal international made his full debut for the Blues and his first appearance in English football during our 4-0 win over Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round.

“There is a lot of intensity, long balls,’ reflected Sarr when asked about his first start in England. “It was a tough game, but I was so happy to make my [full] debut for Chelsea. I hope I will play a lot of games here.

“I just try to play a good game and be good on the pitch, because it’s all about that and winning trophies. My goal is to win trophies here, play a lot of games and learn from my team-mates and the Premier League as well.”

Sarr will hope to be involved when Chelsea take on Burnley in a Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.