Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Lamine Camara back in training after Chelsea move collapses
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara returned to training immediately after his deadline-day transfer to Chelsea fell through.
L. Camara
player
Player
Lamine Camara
From
Monaco
To
Chelsea
Fee
£47 million
What happened. Chelsea's move for Lamine Camara collapsed on transfer deadline day when Monaco pulled out of the agreement, leaving the midfielder to stay at Monaco until at least January.
- Camara had asked to leave Monaco before the deadline.
- Monaco reneged after expecting to sell Folarin Balogun, who declined Everton.
- Camara was focused in training and received warm support from teammates.
Camara will remain at Monaco until January, with his attitude impressing despite the setback.
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