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Chelsea Want £25million for Djordje Petrovic Amid Interest from Bournemouth and Sunderland

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Chelsea want to recoup £25 million for goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, who has attracted interest from Bournemouth and Sunderland, following his loan spell at Strasbourg. The 25-year-old Serbia international signed for Chelsea in a deal that could reach £14 million in 2023 and became the club's first-choice goalkeeper in his debut season under Mauricio Pochettino. Petrovic, however, joined Strasbourg on loan in August and his performances earned him the club's player of the season honors. His current loan deal is set to expire, and he has asked to be left out of Chelsea's squad to facilitate a potential transfer.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chelsea want to recoup £25 million for Djordje Petrovic, who has attracted interest from Bournemouth and Sunderland.
  • Petrovic signed for Chelsea in a deal that could reach £14 million in 2023 and became the club's first-choice goalkeeper in his debut season under Mauricio Pochettino.
  • He joined Strasbourg on loan in August and his performances earned him the club's player of the season honors.
  • Petrovic has asked to be left out of Chelsea's squad to facilitate a potential transfer.
  • Chelsea have already seen two goalkeepers depart this summer, with Marcus Bettinelli joining Manchester City and Kepa Arrizabalaga joining Arsenal in a £5 million deal.
  • Bournemouth will need to find £25 million to acquire Petrovic, according to the Telegraph.
  • Chelsea made an attempt at signing Mike Maignan but did not want to meet AC Milan's £25 million asking price.
  • New AC Milan boss Max Allegri has stated that Maignan will remain at the club.
  • Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has given players who want to leave the club the freedom to depart.

Robert Sanchez is set to be Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper in the coming season, following his impressive performances under Mauricio Pochettino.

Statistics:

  • Chelsea want £25 million for Djordje Petrovic.
  • Bournemouth will need to find £25 million to acquire Petrovic.
  • Chelsea made an offer for Mike Maignan but did not meet AC Milan's £25 million asking price.
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Arsenal in a £5 million deal.
  • Marcus Bettinelli joined Manchester City.
  • Robert Sanchez was selected in all but one game in Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign.
  • Filip Jorgensen was selected in the starting XI instead of Sanchez in one game.

Sources:

  • Telegraph
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