Chelsea COMPLETE £20.7m transfer for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen who’s already trained with the squad
CHELSEA have completed the signing of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen in a £20.7million deal from Villarreal.
The Danish youth international has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues and took part in his first training session in Atlanta last night
Jorgensen impressed last season in LaLiga as he made 36 appearances for Villarreal.
He kept six clean sheets and made 143 saves as well as managing a save percentage of just under 70 per cent.
The 22-year-old had joined Villarreal side seven years ago after spending time in the academy of Swedish sides GIF Nike and Malmo as well as Spanish teams Santa Catalina and Penya Arrabal and Mallorca.
After completing his switch to Chelsea, Jorgensen admitted the move is a “dream come true”.
He said: “This move is a dream come true.
“I am very excited to have signed for Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“I can’t wait to get to know everyone and to start playing with all my new teammates.”
The goalkeeper becomes the Blues’ sixth signing this summer as he follows Marc Guiu, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga, Omari Kellyman and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall through the door at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea are set for a major outgoing as Conor Gallagher is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid.
The clubs are in advanced talks to complete a transfer and SunSport have reported that the Blues could accept under £50m for the midfielder.
Enzo Maresca‘s side are currently in the US for their pre-season tour but have so far failed to impress.
The team drew their first game to League One outfit Wrexham before losing to Celtic 4-1.
Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez has apologised to the squad after sparking controversy for posting a video of himself singing a racist chant.
Chelsea pre-season tour squad and notable absentees
Goalkeepers:
Robert Sanchez
Marcus Bettinelli
Eddie Beach
Lucas Bergstrom
Defenders:
Reece James
Malo Gusto
Josh Acheampong
Wesley Fofana
Axel Disasi
Tosin Adarabioyo
Benoit Badiashile
Levi Colwill
Ben Chilwell
Renato Veiga
Midfielders:
Carney Chukwuemeka
Romeo Lavia
Lesley Ugochukwu
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Andrey Santos
Forwards:
Nicolas Jackson
Christopher Nkunku
Raheem Sterling
Mykhailo Mudryk
Noni Madueke
Armando Broja
Tyrique George
Marc Guiu
Angelo
Notable absentees:
(Internationals)
Cole Palmer
Conor Gallagher
Enzo Fernandez
Marc Cucurella
(Left out ahead of possible loan/sale)
Romelu Lukaku
Omari Kellyman
Alfie Gilchrist
Bashir Humphreys
Cesare Casadei
David Datro Fofana
Deivid Washington
Djordje Petrovic
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