Lamine Camara initially believed he would join Chelsea in the final moments before the transfer window closed, but ultimately remained at Monaco against his wishes. Camara had hoped to join Chelsea before the transfer deadline, but Monaco consistently refused to let him go. Chelsea made successive offers of €40 million and €45 million, and Camara personally appealed to club executives multiple times, even saying it was a matter of his career and family, but Monaco stood firm at a €70 million asking price. Below is what L'Équipe revealed about the midfielder's experience and emotions at the time.

Lamine Camara is not the type of player to cause trouble. On Wednesday morning, he trained with his teammates, and the midfielder will begin the new season at Monaco. On Tuesday evening, he told those close to him that he would fulfill his duties as a professional and help the team achieve its season goals. He acknowledged the attitude and communication of his teammates and manager. However, his relationship with the club's executives appears difficult for both sides to repair.

Since Monaco and Chelsea first made substantive contact last Thursday, Camara (22, contract with Monaco until 2029) has been trying to persuade Monaco's executives to send him to London. Chelsea initially offered approximately €40 million. On Friday, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso spoke directly with the Senegalese player, explaining the potential benefits of joining England and the Chelsea project.

Shortly after this meeting, Chelsea made a second offer estimated at approximately €45 million, but Monaco rejected it.

According to Camara's representatives, during the weekend he called Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro multiple times with the same request: "If Chelsea is willing to increase their offer, please let me leave. For my career, and for my family, I'm asking you."

According to the player's representatives, Scuro deflected the decision to Monaco president Dmitry Rybolovlev, telling Camara: "If the offer doesn't reach €70 million, I don't want you to leave."

On Tuesday morning, with only hours left before the transfer window closed, Scuro and Camara communicated again, this time in person.

Camara's representatives said he told the club executives that if he ultimately stayed at Monaco, he would maintain a professional attitude and continue to play for the team. However, at the same time, he again asked the club to allow him to leave if a new offer came in on the final day.

And that offer did come in. Chelsea offered €55 million including bonuses.

Monaco rejected this offer as well.

But then, around 9:30 p.m., the club called Camara to tell him he might actually be able to join Chelsea.

Both sides immediately began exchanging documents to submit to the English Football Association (FA) to request a deadline extension. The player himself completed his signature, but Monaco was slow to sign...

Time ticked by, minute by minute.

Camara then decided to contact Monaco vice president Juan Sartori but received no response.

By 11:47 p.m., Scuro called Camara one last time and said: "You cannot go. Let's talk again tomorrow."

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