Chelsea have initiated contact with Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen as they search for a new No.1. With both Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic having shared goalkeeping duties last season, new manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly keen on a keeper adept with the ball at his feet.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea officials have started discussions with Jorgensen’s representatives. The 22-year-old Dane made 143 saves in 37 appearances for Villarreal last season, the highest in La Liga. Jorgensen has a £34 million release clause. He is among four goalkeepers on Chelsea’s summer shortlist, which includes Leicester’s Mads Hermansen. However, no talks have begun for Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Chelsea might need to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is seeking a return to Real Madrid after last season’s loan spell, before making any new signings. Despite potential PSR rule violations, Todd Boehly has continued spending, bringing in players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Guiu.
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Filip Jørgensen
SwedenThis season he played in total 36 times for 3240 minutes for La Liga.
He made 140 saves and conceded 62 goals. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 9th in La Liga. In the last match Villarreal lost 2-1 against Leicester City.
Villarreal performance and stats
It will be Villarreal ended the league in the 9th position with 48 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 14 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Villarreal drawn 1-1 against Osasuna.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 59 goals and conceding 60.
