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Malang Sarr will leave Chelsea to join Monaco on loan.
The centre-back joined the Blues in 2020 on a free transfer from Nice, and now is heading back to Ligue 1.
The loan agreement will include an obligation to buy.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano said: “Medical tests completed for Malang Sarr, he’s now set to be announced as new AS Monaco player on loan with clause around €15m that could become mandatory.
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“Chelsea and Monaco are preparing documents and contracts today.”
Besides, Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury has joined Championship side, Watford, on a season-long loan deal with the option of a permanent move.
The 24-year-old has linked up with the Hornets, subject to English Football League clearance, as they attempt to secure their return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Highly-rated midfielder Hamza Choudhury has signed for Watford FC on a season-long loan with an option to buy, the club confirms.”
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Sarr’s loan move to AS Monaco was agreed upon last week but it is actually happening now, with multiple sources confirming the deal and also Sarr’s medical with the Ligue 1 outfit.
The deal is expected to be announced tomorrow, once all the dots and crosses and pokings are done.
The deal is said to be carrying a €750k (£600k) loan fee, with a €12m (£10m) buy-option attached, which may turn into an obligation under certain conditions.
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