#strasbourg

#strasbourg

Strasbourg, official seat of the European parliament, the jewel of the Alsace region on the west bank of the Rhine. Important historically, geographically and politically. One of the city's most famous sons, Arsene Wenger, as a boy, was so embedded that his first language was Low Alemannic German, not French. To use a word Wenger brought to the English football vernacular footballistically Strasbourg was never too much of a hub.

"Strasbourg embarked on a sensational rise under Liam Rosenior, securing a seventh-place finish among France's elite last season and achieving a gritty 1-0 victory away at Metz."

Chelsea's signing of Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg for 12m represents a strategic addition to their squad, enhancing defensive options with the 19-year-old French talent.