CHELSEA have completed the signing of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen in a £20.7m deal from Villarreal.
The young Danish international signed a seven-year contract with the Blues and took part in his first training session in Atlanta last night.
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Jorgensen impressed last season in LaLiga, making 36 appearances for Villarreal.
He kept six clean sheets and made 143 saves, as well as managing a save percentage of just under 70 percent.
The 22-year-old joined the Villarreal team seven years ago after spells in the academy at Swedish sides GIF Nike and Malmo, as well as Spanish sides Santa Catalina and Penya Arrabal and Mallorca.
After completing his move to Chelsea, Jorgensen admitted the move is a “dream come true”.
He said: “This move is a dream come true.
“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.”
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 Stamford Bridge door.
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Chelsea are set for a big exit as Conor Gallagher nears a move to Atletico Madrid.
The clubs are in advanced negotiations to complete the transfer and SunSport report that the Blues could accept less than £50 million for the midfielder.
Enzo Maresca’s team are currently in the United States for their pre-season tour but have so far failed to impress.
The team drew their first game with League One side Wrexham before losing to Celtic 4-1.
Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez apologized to the team after sparking controversy for posting a video of himself singing a racist chant.
Chelsea pre-season squad and notable absences
Goalkeepers:
Roberto Sanches
Marco 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
Advanced:
Nicolas Jackson
Christopher Nkunku
Raheem Sterling
Mykhailo Mudryk
Noni Madueke
Armando Broja
Tyrique George
Marc Guiu
Angelo
Notable absences:
(International)
Cole Palmer
Conor Gallagher
Enzo Fernandez
Marc Cucurella
(Left out before possible loan/sale)
Romelu Lukaku
Omari Kellyman
Alfie Gilchrist
Bashir Humphreys
Caesar Casadei
David Datro Fofana
David Washington
Djordje Petrovic
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