Chelsea have completed the signing of France youngster Malang Sarr on a free transfer after the defender left Ligue 1 side Nice.
The 21-year-old can play as a centre-back or as a left-back.
He left Nice at the end of the 2019-20 season after his contract expired.
Sarr has signed a five-year contract with the Blues but will spend the 2020-21 season out on loan.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia told chelseafc.com: ‘‘The opportunity to sign Malang was one we could not miss.
‘’He is a tremendous prospect and we will be monitoring him closely during his loan period, hoping he will soon be back at Chelsea.
‘’We are very happy to welcome him to the club today.’’
Sarr is eligible to play for Senegal due his parents and he has represented France from Under-16 to Under-21 levels.
Sarr made a total of 119 appearances for Nice, scoring thrice.
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