Premier League club, Chelsea, and La Liga team Villarreal have "practically" finalized a deal for the 22-year-old goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. This news comes from different Spanish outlets. Born in Sweden but choosing Denmark as his national side at the under-21 level, Filip Jorgensen has established himself as one of the best young goalkeepers in La Liga. He moved to Spain over a decade ago and has been with Villarreal since July 2015.
Jorgensen's career trajectory has been on an upward trend since joining the Spanish club. However, he had to wait until the 2023/24 campaign to become a regular for Villarreal. His dependability was evident last term when he missed only two La Liga matches.
His progress at Villarreal hasn't gone unnoticed; several high-profile clubs across Europe have shown interest in him. A move to England in the upcoming summer transfer window seems likely with Chelsea pushing hard for his signature.
Premier League is different pedigree
Chelsea's interest in Filip Jorgensen is understandable given their recent activity in the goalkeeping market. Despite signing two goalkeepers over previous summer transfer windows, they are yet to find someone who fits perfectly into their system.
This year they've scoured the market again and it appears that this young prospect from Villarreal squad is their top target. Personal terms haven't posed any issues for either party involved - Chelsea or Jorgensen. However, there were initial concerns about his €45 million release clause which seemed steep but reports suggest that Villareal would be happy with around €25 million instead.
The latest update reveals that both clubs have "practically" reached an agreement over this promising 22-year-old goalkeeper.
Jorgensen will add stability at back
As Filip Jorgensen stands on the brink of joining Chelsea, he will be keen to make an immediate impact at the West London club. It will also be interesting to see which goalkeepers depart from Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes. This move could potentially reshape the dynamics of both teams and their strategies for future games.
This potential transfer is not only a significant step for Jorgensen's career but also a strategic move for Chelsea as they continue their search for a perfect fit in their goalkeeping department.
