# RC Strasbourg transfer market activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rc-strasbourg-transfer-market-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-19T17:54:11.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

RC Strasbourg is engaged in significant squad restructuring through various transfer activities. The club has finalized the transfer of Costa Rican defender Jeyland Mitchell from Sturm Graz for a total package valued at eight million euros. Mitchell, a 21-year-old international with 25 caps for Costa Rica, has signed a contract with the Ligue 1 club running until 2031.

The move represents a record-breaking sale for Sturm Graz, marking the most expensive departure of a defender in the Austrian club’s history. Sturm Graz had previously acquired Mitchell permanently for approximately 1.8 million euros following a loan spell from Feyenoord. As a result of a sell-on clause, Feyenoord is expected to receive a financial windfall from the transaction.

To manage these arrivals and adhere to UEFA financial regulations, Strasbourg is utilizing revenue from substantial player sales, including the departures of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara to Ipswich Town, which are expected to generate approximately €60 million. Other incoming activity includes a €7 million deal for Portuguese winger Fabio Baldé from Hamburg SV. 

Meanwhile, the club is managing interest from RB Leipzig regarding key players Samir El Mourabet and Diego Moreira, though Strasbourg maintains leverage due to their existing contracts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Jeyland Mitchell joins Strasbourg from Sturm Graz

Costa Rican defender Jeyland Mitchell has transferred from Sturm Graz to French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in a deal worth 8 million euros, signing a contract through 2031.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeyland-mitchell-joins-strasbourg-from-sturm-graz

### 2026-08-16: Jeyland Mitchell to join RC Strasbourg from Sturm Graz for €8 million

RC Strasbourg has agreed to a total package of eight million euros with Sturm Graz to sign defender Jeyland Mitchell, who is currently undergoing a medical.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeyland-mitchell-to-join-rc-strasbourg-from-sturm-graz-for-8-million

### 2026-08-14: RC Strasbourg manages squad changes amid major transfer activity

RC Strasbourg is navigating a busy transfer window, nearing deals for Fabio Baldé and Jeyland Mitchell while facing interest from RB Leipzig for Samir El Mourabet and Diego Moreira.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rc-strasbourg-manages-squad-changes-amid-major-transfer-activity

### 2026-08-13: RC Strasbourg bids €5 million for Jeyland Mitchell

RC Strasbourg has made a €5 million bid to Sturm Graz for Costa Rican defender Jeyland Mitchell, with personal terms already reportedly agreed upon.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rc-strasbourg-bids-5-million-for-jeyland-mitchell

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