Interview

Edouard Mendy exclusive first interview: Keeper on what a privilege it is to join Chelsea, buying a Blues shirt when he was 12, and his ‘incredible’ career path

On the day his signing from Rennes was confirmed, we sat down with Edouard Mendy to discuss his pride at moving to a club he has supported since he was young, the prospect of following in the footsteps of some African greats, and his desire to keep progressing on an upward path.