Strasbourg close deal with Red Star for Mehdi Chahiri

Ligue 1 side Strasbourg have closed a deal with French 3rd division outfit Red Star this morning the sign 23-year-old midfielder Mehdi Chahiri, according to L’Équipe.

The attacking midfielder, who has scored 13 goals in 19 games in all competitions so far this season, will sign a 4.5 year contract with the Alsace club.

He will return on loan to Red Star until the end of the current campaign and joins for a fee worth between €1.5m & €2m.