Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal for £20.7 million on a seven-year contract.
The 22-year-old Dane made 37 appearances for Villarreal last season after becoming the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
“This move is a dream come true,” Jorgensen said. “I’m very excited to have signed for Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“I can’t wait to meet everyone and start playing with all my new teammates.”
Jorgensen is expected to compete for Chelsea’s number one position with Robert Sanchez.
Born in Sweden, Jorgensen represented the country at all age groups before switching to the Denmark under-21 team, for which he qualified through his paternal heritage.
He signed for Villarreal at the age of 15 and progressed through the club’s youth system before making his senior debut in October 2020 for the B side.
Jorgensen, who made his La Liga debut in January 2023, flew to the United States to join Chelsea’s pre-season tour.
The Blues still have three games left so he can play against either club América, Manchester City or Real Madrid before they travel home next week.
Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to champions City on Sunday 18 August (4:30pm BST).
