Camara focused on Monaco season after Chelsea deal falls through

Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is focusing on the new Ligue 1 season after his £47.1 million transfer to Chelsea fell through just before the transfer window closed. The 22-year-old Senegalese had completed a medical for Chelsea, but the deal ultimately didn't go through despite the Premier League club making two bids for the midfielder.

Despite the disappointment, Camara remained positive, stating that there had been a possibility he could leave Monaco, but he has since turned the page and is concentrating on the upcoming season. Monaco had adjusted their asking price amid a turbulent transfer window, especially with Folarin Balogun's proposed move to Everton in question.

Balogun's transfer seemed close to being completed, but Monaco reconsidered selling Camara. Both players stayed at Monaco, with the French club initially considering selling Balogun. However, Camara has started the season positively with Monaco, who won their first three Ligue 1 fixtures and finished second behind Rennes. He remains confident of contributing significantly to the team and isn't letting the failed transfer distract him.