Filip Jorgensen joins Chelsea for £20.7m and is already showing his skills in training
Filip Jorgensen has been confirmed for Chelsea, becoming the seventh signing of the Enzo Maresca era.
talkSPORT recently reported last week how the Blues had achieved a £20.7m deal with Villarreal in terms of goalkeeping.
This led to the 22-year-old undergoing his medical in the United States, while the west Londoners are currently in the States for their pre-season tour.
And now your arrival to Chelsea It has been officially announced that the youngster will sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with the option of a further 12 months.
Jorgensen said: “This signing is a dream come true. I'm really 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.”
New boss Enzo Maresca has been keen to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer to provide competition for Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic.
Known for his passing skills, Jorgensen's profile was identified as the perfect complement to Maresca's style of play, which requires the goalkeeper to be comfortable on the ball.
The 22-year-old was already showing his creative range when he immediately joined Chelsea training.
talkSPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs posted a video of Jorgensen training immediately after signing.
He is the sixth goalkeeper Chelsea have signed since 2018, and the fourth they have signed since then. Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their acquisition two years ago.
Jorgensen is the seventh player to be signed by Chelsea this summer as Maresca looks to build a team capable of qualifying for the Champions League.
Tosin Adarabioyo was the club's first signing, arriving on a free transfer, before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall followed Maresca from Leicester on a £30m deal.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have also secured the services of Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, Renato Veiga and Caleb Wiley.
And seven will soon become eight when teenage defender Aaron Anselmino joins from Boca Juniors for around £16m.
Jorgensen, who has played for Sweden and Denmark at youth level, came through the ranks of Spanish side Villarreal.
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He joined the LaLiga side in 2017, and his debut for the Yellow Submarine came in December 2021.
He had to wait until the 2022/23 season to make his debut in the League, where he appeared in two games.
And last season he established himself as the club's number 1 between the sticks, playing 36 of the 38 LaLiga games.
He only signed a new contract at the Estadio de la Cerámica in June, but has jumped at the chance to play in the Premier League.
Jorgensen could make his Chelsea debut in the United States, while he is expected to be in the lineup to face Manchester City on the opening day of the new season on August 18.
