LONDON, July 31 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- Chelsea have completed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal on a seven-year deal, reported German news agency (dpa).
Jorgensen, a Denmark Under-21 international, is the Blues' eighth summer signing under new boss Enzo Maresca. He will provide competition for current goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic.
Chelsea said on their official website: "The 22-year-old has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues and will join his new team-mates during our summer tour of the USA."
Jorgensen, born in Sweden, progressed through Villarreal's youth set up and made 37 appearances for the Spanish club in all competitions last season after making his LaLiga debut in January 2023.
He added: "This move is a dream come true. 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 team-mates."
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, Tosin Adarabioyo, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, and Estevao Willian have all arrived at Stamford Bridge since the end of last season.
Former Leicester boss Maresca was appointed as Chelsea's head coach in June following the departure by mutual consent of Mauricio Pochettino.
-- BERNAMA-dpa
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