Djordje Petrovic Set to Leave Chelsea, Joining Sunderland in £21.5m Transfer

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Djordje Petrovic, a 25-year-old Serbian goalkeeper, is on the cusp of leaving Chelsea after two years with the club. Petrovic caught the eye on loan with Strasbourg in France last season and is eager to secure regular football time. Sunderland, who have recently been promoted to the Premier League, are pushing to finalize a deal that would net Chelsea a reported £21.5m.

Key Takeaways:

  • Djordje Petrovic, a 25-year-old Serbian goalkeeper, is set to join Sunderland in a £21.5m transfer from Chelsea.
  • Petrovic had a productive loan spell at Strasbourg in France last season and is keen on playing regular football.
  • Sunderland, who were promoted to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs in May, are closing in on a deal to sign Petrovic.
  • This transfer would be the latest big-money addition to Sunderland, who are also pushing for a £17.3m deal for Noah Sadicki and have already signed Enzo Le Fee and Habib Diarra.
  • Petrovic will compete with Anthony Patterson for the No.1 goalkeeper spot at the Stadium of Light.

Statistics:

  • £21.5m: The reported transfer fee that Chelsea will receive if Petrovic joins Sunderland.
  • £17.3m: The reported transfer fee that Sunderland are closing in on for Noah Sadicki.
  • 31: The number of first-team appearances made by Petrovic for Chelsea during his maiden season at the club.
  • 2 years: The length of time that Petrovic has been at Chelsea.

Sources:

  • The Telegraph
  • Mirror Football
  • Sky Sports