Chelsea confirm Mendy signing

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes on a five-year deal.

It has been widely reported that Frank Lampard was looking to bring in competition for the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Kepa has had his well-documented struggles over the last season and his place could now be in jeopardy after Mendy’s arrival.

Mendy was identified by former Chelsea great Petr Chech, who also made the move from Rennes in 2004, and the 28-year-old Senegalese international will be hoping to emulate Cech at Chelsea.

After signing his long-term contract with the Blues, Mendy said: ‘I am so excited to be joining Chelsea. It’s a dream for me to be a part of this exciting squad and to work with Frank Lampard and all of his coaching staff. I look forward to meeting my teammates and can’t wait to get started.’

It’s official! Edouard Mendy is a Blue! ✍️?#WelcomeMendy

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 24, 2020

On signing Mendy, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘As soon as Petr Cech and our technical team identified Edouard as the most suitable goalkeeper to complement our existing group, there was only one player we wanted to bring in. Edouard arrives following a season of real success with Rennes, he is ambitious for more, and we welcome him to our club.’

Chelsea confirm Mendy signing

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