Overview

• TBR Football detailed a new Strasbourg contract for the 22-year-old with a significant pay rise and a reported pathway to join Chelsea in summer 2026.
• L’Equipe journalist Cyril Olives-Berthet backed the reporting, though neither club has officially announced a transfer.
• Strasbourg, under BlueCo ownership like Chelsea, turned down approaches in the summer from Newcastle, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and West Ham, as well as interest from Europe and Saudi Arabia.
• Chelsea’s interest aligns with defensive planning under Enzo Maresca, with Doukoure viewed as a versatile option who can play centre-back or defensive midfield.
• The reported plan mirrors the BlueCo pipeline that has Emanuel Emegha set for Chelsea in 2026, with Mamadou Sarr also expected to follow, keeping Doukoure in Ligue 1 for regular minutes in the meantime.