Chelsea have confirmed that Dário Essugo will be joining their first team for the upcoming season. According to the latest reports, Essugo’s contract with the club will be valid until June 2032, with an option to extend until June 2033. This development comes after the club recently secured a €22m transfer deal for the midfielder, as reported on 2025-03-15.
Player Background
Dário Essugo is a midfielder who has been on Chelsea’s radar for some time, with the club eyeing him for their future plans as far back as February 2025. The details of his previous club history are not specified in the latest reports, but it is known that Chelsea have been working on signing him, with the deal being announced on 2025-03-15. Essugo’s style of play has not been detailed in the recent reports, but his position as a midfielder suggests he will be a key part of Chelsea’s squad.
Squad Changes
Meanwhile, Mathis Amougou, who joined Chelsea from St Etienne in February 2025, will be heading out on loan to Strasbourg. This move is expected to provide Amougou with more playing time and experience, while also making room for Essugo in the Chelsea first team. The exact details of Amougou’s loan deal have not been disclosed, but it is clear that Chelsea are reshuffling their squad for the upcoming season.