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Chelsea Signs Burkina Faso Prodigy Zongo
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mohamed Zongo, 16, impressed at the U-17 World Cup with two goals and three assists.
- He will join Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg and may later move to Chelsea.
- Zongo joins a growing list of young talents signed by the BlueCo ownership group.
Chelsea's ownership group, BlueCo, has reportedly won the race to sign highly-rated 16-year-old midfielder Mohamed Zongo. Zongo, who impressed significantly at the recent Under-17 World Cup for Burkina Faso with two goals and three assists, attracted interest from other top clubs like Manchester City and Manchester United.
Zongo is slated to join Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 club under the BlueCo umbrella, when he turns 18 in 2027. This acquisition continues BlueCo's strategy of investing in young global talent for their associated clubs, bolstering the development pipeline.
Scouts have noted Zongo's maturity and skill, drawing comparisons to players like Yaya Touré and Kylian Mbappé. His addition to Strasbourg precedes other notable young signings expected in 2027, signaling an ambitious future for the French club and its integration with Chelsea.
