Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationGet French FootballUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Monaco CEO explains Camara's failed Chelsea move
Why did Lamine Camara's Chelsea switch collapse? Monaco's boss reveals all.
L. Camara
player
Player
Lamine Camara
Position
Midfielder
Current club
AS Monaco
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro explained why Lamine Camara's move to Chelsea fell through and why Folarin Balogun rejected Everton.
- Scuro said the failed transfer is 'part of the game'.
- Balogun decided against joining Everton.
- Press conference held in La Turbie on Wednesday.
“It's part of the game”
— Thiago Scuro
Monaco's CEO clarifies transfer decisions as the window closes.
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