Sports News | Chelsea Signs Teenage Midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne

London, Feb 5 (AP) Chelsea confirmed the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne on Tuesday.

Amougou, who made 17 top-flight appearances for the French club, signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

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“It's an honor for me to sign for such a big club like Chelsea. They believe in young players and the process they have in place to develop us is fantastic,” he said in the Premier League club's announcement. (AP) AM

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