Malang Sarr sad over ‘lost time’ during Chelsea spell
Malang Sarr has spoken about his frustrating stint at Chelsea, which ended this summer with a move to French side RC Lens.
The 25-year-old defender joined the Blues on a free transfer from OGC Nice in 2020 but struggled to make an impact, spending most of his time out on loan.
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Speaking to L’Équipe, Sarr revealed his disappointment at how his Chelsea career unfolded, particularly last season when he didn’t feature in a single game under then-manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Despite the challenges, the Frenchman insists he holds no regrets about his time at Stamford Bridge.
“A victim of football business is a strong term, but I’ve paid for it,” Sarr admitted.
“If this banishment was because of my performance or my character, I should have worked on myself. But I experienced all of this despite myself.”
Sarr made just 21 appearances for Chelsea over four years, spending loan spells at Porto and AS Monaco.
After returning from a difficult period in Ligue 1 last summer, the influx of new players and a managerial change further limited his chances.
Reflecting on the experience, Sarr described it as “lost time” but is determined to make the most of his fresh start at Lens.