Chelsea are close to signing Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara after the two clubs reached an agreement in principle over a transfer worth about €45m, including bonuses.
The deal has not yet been formally completed, with the clubs still working through several minor details before the Senegal international’s move can be finalised. The latest information was reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
Chelsea have agreed the broad financial terms with Monaco for the 22-year-old, who is valued at €40m by football statistics website Transfermarkt. The proposed package would therefore represent a fee above the player’s estimated market value, although the final figure will depend on the bonuses included in the agreement.
Camara has made 75 appearances for Monaco across all competitions since joining the club, scoring six goals and providing 11 assists. He has also established himself as a regular for Senegal, winning 37 caps and contributing five goals and four assists.
The midfielder’s international experience is reflected in his record for Senegal, where he has registered 10 goal contributions in his 37 appearances. For Monaco, his 17 goal contributions have come across a larger total of club matches in all competitions.
Chelsea’s proposed signing would add another Senegal international to their midfield options, although the transfer remains subject to the outstanding details being resolved. The clubs have reached an agreement in principle rather than completed the transaction, meaning the move is still awaiting formal confirmation.
The reported €45m package includes bonuses, while Transfermarkt’s valuation places Camara’s current estimated worth at €40m. Those figures provide the main financial outline of the proposed deal, but no further breakdown of the guaranteed fee or bonus structure has been given.
Camara’s statistics show his contribution in both scoring and creating goals. His six goals and 11 assists in 75 appearances for Monaco underline the role he has played in the team, while his record for Senegal includes five goals and four assists from 37 matches.
For now, the remaining work between Chelsea and Monaco is described as minor. Once those points have been settled, the transfer can be officially completed. Until then, Camara remains a Monaco player, with Chelsea close to securing his signature in a deal worth around €45m when bonuses are taken into account.
