Malang Sarr terminates Chelsea contract, leaves as free agent
Malang Sarr has officially parted ways with Chelsea, terminating his contract to become a free agent.
The French defender is set to join Ligue 1 side RC Lens, according to L’Équipé.
Sarr is expected to undergo medical on Monday, July 22 or Tuesday, July 23, before finalizing his contract with Lens.
The 25-year-old defender reached an agreement with Chelsea to release himself from the final year of his contract, paving the way for his move back to France.
Malang Sarr – Getty image
“Malang Sarr will undergo his medical on Monday 22 or Tuesday 23 July before becoming a new RC Lens player,” L’Équipé reported.
Sarr joined Chelsea on 27 August, 2020. The Blues announced the signing of Sarr on a five-year deal, but the player struggled to secure a regular place in the first team.
He spent most of the time on loan at FC Porto and AS Monaco.
