Chelsea confirm signing of Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution

Chelsea have confirmed the switch of Serbia worldwide goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Major League Soccer workforce New England Revolution.

The 23-year-old goalkeeper leaves the Revs after becoming a member of in 2022 to switch Matt Turner, the place he went on to make 48 appearances in all competitions for the MLS workforce. Prior to becoming a member of the American league, Petrovic featured for Serbian facet Cukaricki from 2019 to 2022.

He now joins Mauricio Pochettino’s facet on a long run deal, signing a seven-year contract with the choice for a following season. The transfer comes after Chelsea transferred Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga to depart the membership this summer season, to Saudi Pro League facet Al Ahli and Real Madrid on mortgage, respectively.

Petrovic will now compete in opposition to first-choice goalkeeper with Robert Sanchez, who was lately signed from Brighton & Hove Albion.

“I’m so happy to be at Chelsea and I’m really excited to get started at this club,” Petrovic mentioned in a Chelsea press launch. “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.”

Petrovic, who’s made two appearances on the worldwide stage for Serbia, rapidly grew to become one of Major League Soccer’s finest goalkeepers. He lately showcasing his skills within the 2023 MLS All-Star sport this summer season in opposition to London rivals Arsenal.

“We are very pleased to welcome Djordje to the club. His performances in MLS have earned deserved praise and recognition – and have prepared him for the challenge of playing for Chelsea,” Blues co-sporting administrators Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley mentioned within the launch.

“Djordje improves an already strong goalkeeping team. We look forward to watching him work under Mauricio Pochettino, goalkeeper coach Toni Jimenez, and the rest of the first-team staff this season.”