Chelsea confirm £21million signing of new goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal

Chelsea have completed the signing of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal for £20.7m on a seven-year contract.

The 22-year-old Dane made 37 appearances for Villarreal last season after becoming the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.

“This move is a dream come true,” said Jorgensen. “I am very excited to have signed for Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“I can’t wait to get to know everyone and to start playing with all my new teammates.”

Jorgensen is expected to compete for Chelsea’s number-one position with Robert Sanchez.

Born in Sweden, Jorgensen represented the country at age grade level before switching allegiance to Denmark Under-21s, which he qualifies for through his paternal heritage.

He signed for Villarreal as a 15-year-old and progressed through the club’s youth set-up before making his senior debut in October 2020 for the B side.

Jorgensen, who made his La Liga debut in January 2023, has flown to the United States to join Chelsea’s pre-season tour.