Breaking News: Chelsea Seal Sensational £14m Deal for Star Midfielder Djordje Petrovic from MLS Giants!
New England Revolution's Djordje Petrovic joins Chelsea in a £14m deal, strengthening their goalkeeper options Petrovic expresses excitement, calling it a dream come true to sign for one of the world's biggest clubs Stay tuned to Sky Sports for more summer transfer window updates
Chelsea have completed a £14m deal to sign goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from MLS side New England Revolution.
The stopper has signed a seven-year deal with an option to extend for a further season.
Chelsea have made their second significant goalkeeping signing of the summer with the addition of Petrovic. This follows their acquisition of Robert Sanchez from Brighton in a £25m deal. Petrovic, age 23, has been a standout player for New England Revolution, maintaining seven clean sheets in 22 MLS matches this season.
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Petrovic said: "It's a big step for me and it's always been a dream of mine to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Today I have achieved that goal and I'm so happy.
"Being part of the Premier League is a thrilling prospect for me, and I am eager to absorb valuable lessons during my time at Chelsea. Anticipation surges within me as I eagerly await the chance to connect with teammates and grace the hallowed grounds of Stamford Bridge."
"We are delighted to announce the addition of Djordje to our club as co-sporting directors. His outstanding performances in MLS have garnered well-deserved acclaim and have equipped him for the exciting venture of joining Chelsea.
Djordje's presence will further bolster our already formidable goalkeeping team, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing his contributions under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, esteemed goalkeeper coach Toni Jimenez, and the remarkable first team staff throughout the upcoming season."
Petrovic began his professional journey in his home country, Serbia, playing for Rudar Kostolac and Presing Pozarevac before eventually joining Cukaricki in 2014. He worked his way up through the club's youth system, even spending time on loan at FK IMT. Petrovic made his debut for Cukaricki's first team in 2019, facing off against Mladost. Since then, he has solidified his position as a key player for the team.
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