Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr has decided to represent Senegal at international level(Image: Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos)

Chelsea defender Mamadou Sarr has pledged his international allegiance to Senegal - despite featuring for France at youth team level.

The 20-year-old centre-back, who signed from BlueCo-owned Strasbourg in June in a deal worth up to £12million, rejoined the Ligue 1 club on loan after making his Chelsea debut from the bench at the Club World Cup against ES Tunis.

However, the Blues see big potential in Sarr and he has penned a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge which will run until the summer of 2033.

Having represented France for the crux of his youth career, the talented youngster has now decided to play for Senegal and has been included in their squad for their upcoming friendly against Brazil at the Emirates Stadium.

Sarr previously captained France's U17s and was part of the Les Bleus youth side that won the U17 European Championships in 2022. He also went on to earn caps for France's U18s, U19 and U20s sides but has now decided to play for Senegal.

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