Chelsea completes signing of Serbia goalkeeper Petrović from New England Revolution

LONDON — Chelsea accomplished the signing of goalkeeper Djordje Petrović from Major League Soccer membership New England Revolution on Saturday.

The 23-year-old Serbia worldwide signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge and can initially be anticipated to be a backup to summer season signing Robert Sanchez.

The golf equipment didn’t disclose the switch payment however British media reported the deal was value 14 million kilos ($17.6 million).

“Playing in the Premier League is something I’m really looking forward to doing and I hope to learn many things here at Chelsea. I can’t wait to meet everyone and play at Stamford Bridge,” Petrovic mentioned in a press release.

Petrovic made 22 appearances for New England this season and was named to the MLS All-Star crew.

He is the newest newcomer at Stamford Bridge following a spending spree of greater than $1 billion during the last 18 months by the membership’s American possession fronted by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Despite that, the membership has only one win in its first three video games of the season and Mauricio Pochettino mentioned after Friday’s victory over Luton that he nonetheless needs to usher in extra signings.

“We still need one offensive player more,” Pochettino mentioned. “We’ll see if it’s possible to achieve.”