Chelsea Sanction Petrovic Exit as Goalkeeper Reshuffle Continues
Just as the dust settled on Noni Madueke’s £52 million move to Arsenal, Chelsea moved swiftly to finalize another high-profile departure—part of their ongoing effort to trim the squad before bringing in new talent.
This time, it’s Djordje Petrovic heading for the exit. A frequent subject of transfer speculation, the Serbian goalkeeper is set to join Bournemouth, with Chelsea securing their desired £25 million fee.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the deal is in its final stages, with Petrovic scheduled for a medical shortly. The move comes just after Madueke’s exit, marking yet another major change in Chelsea’s reshaped roster.
Despite uncertainty surrounding Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, Chelsea have opted to offload Petrovic. The decision may raise eyebrows—especially given Petrovic’s standout performances on loan at Strasbourg, where he was named Player of the Season. Many expect him to flourish at Bournemouth, who see him as their new starting goalkeeper.
With Petrovic gone, Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation remains unsettled. Their attempt to sign Mike Maignan from AC Milan fell through before the Club World Cup, and attention has now shifted to Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, a World Cup winner who fits Chelsea’s criteria for a top-tier No. 1.
Robert Sanchez remains the current first-choice keeper, but his inconsistency and high-profile errors have raised doubts about his long-term future. He’ll need to cut out costly mistakes to keep his spot.
Meanwhile, Filip Jorgensen has yet to prove he’s ready for a leading role. Unless he makes significant strides, he’s likely to remain a backup option, featuring mostly in domestic cup competitions.
Chelsea’s goalkeeping overhaul remains a work in progress—and with Petrovic’s departure all but confirmed, the search for a reliable, long-term solution between the posts is more urgent than ever.
