July 31, (THEWILL) – Chelsea have signed Danish goalkeeper, Filip Jorgensen, from the Spanish team, Villarreal. The English Premier League club announced the transfer on Tuesday, with Jorgensen joining on a seven-year contract. While the exact fee was not disclosed, British media sources estimate the deal to be worth approximately £20 million.
The 22-year-old keeper became Villarreal’s first-choice goalie last season. The young keeper expressed his excitement about the move, describing it as a “dream come true” and stating his eagerness to begin playing with his new teammates at Chelsea.
Born to a Danish father and Swedish mother, Jorgensen initially represented Sweden at the youth level before switching his international allegiance to Denmark in May 2021. He has since featured for Denmark’s under-21 national team.
The signing of Jorgensen adds depth to Chelsea’s goalkeeping options for the upcoming 2024/2025 season. The club will be hoping that the young Danish talent can make an impact and challenge for a starting position in the team.
This transfer marks another significant investment by Chelsea in young talent, as they continue to build for the future under their current ownership and management structure.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
