Djordje Petrovic, a member of MLS team New England Revolution, will fly to London soon to join Chelsea. The 23-year-old custodian might be included to the matchday squad when the Blues play Luton in the Premier League on Friday. Djordje Petrovic is anticipated to be acquired by Chelsea in time to play against Luton Town on Friday. Chelsea’s first choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy moved out to Al-Ahli earlier this summer. The goalkeeper department at Stamford Bridge now appears to be in dire need of a backup keeper after Kepa Arrizabalaga left this month. Kepa signed a loan agreement with Real Madrid for one season. In response, the Blues signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton. For the first two games in the new campaign, he has taken over as the first-choice goalie.
Chelsea signs MLS goalkeeping standout Djordje Petrovic
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Djordje Petrovic, will have a medical examination at Chelsea on Wednesday. The Blues and the New England Revolution reached an agreement on a transfer fee of £14 million for the custodian. Romano states that Chelsea will quickly complete the deal and he will start against Luton.
For the first choice spot coming season, Petrovic will face off against fellow summer acquisition Robert Sanchez, who transferred from Brighton to Stamford Bridge. The club’s first two Premier League games of the new season were disappointing. Sanchez put a poor display, who has so far allowed four goals in just 2 games.
Since joining the New England Revolution in 2022, Petrovic has established a track record as one of the best shot-stoppers in Major League Soccer. In 48 appearances in all competitions, he has 15 clean sheets. The New England Revolution, who are presently ranked second in the MLS’s Eastern Conference table, utilised the 6’4″ standout goalkeeper in 28 games this season. The Serbian international finished in second place for MLS Keeper of the Year the previous season. Despite just making 21 appearances after entering in the middle of the season, he was a part of the 2023 MLS All-Star team.
Mauricio Pochettino is aiming for his first victory as Chelsea manager. The Argentine looks to recover from the embarrassing loss against West Ham United on Sunday. If Petrovic signs a long-term contract by this week’s end, he will be the club’s ninth summer acquisition this summer.
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