Filip Jorgensen Joins Chelsea

Filip Jorgensen has joined Chelsea from Villarreal for £20.7 million on a seven-year contract. The 22-year-old Dane, who made 37 appearances for Villarreal last season and became their first-choice goalkeeper, expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea. He described the move as a dream come true and eagerly anticipates starting with his new teammates.

Moreover, Jorgensen, who was born in Sweden but represents Denmark Under-21s through his paternal heritage, initially joined Villarreal at 15 and advanced through their youth system. He made his senior debut for Villarreal’s B team in October 2020 and his La Liga debut in January 2023. Consequently, he is now set to compete for Chelsea’s number-one spot with Robert Sanchez.

Currently, Filip Jorgensen is in the United States with Chelsea’s pre-season tour. He could feature in any of their remaining three matches against Club America, Manchester City or Real Madrid before the team returns to the UK. Additionally, Chelsea’s Premier League season begins on Sunday, August 18 with a home match against reigning champions Manchester City at 16:30 BST.

Jorgensen’s arrival not only adds depth to Chelsea’s goalkeeping options but also marks a significant addition to their squad as they prepare for the upcoming season. His move reflects Chelsea’s ongoing efforts to bolster their team with young, promising talent.