Chelsea’s seek for a brand new goalkeeper continues after Gregor Kobel made it clear he has no intention of leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer season. Regardless of months of curiosity and make contact with from the London membership, the Swiss worldwide has chosen to stay at Westfalenstadion.
The 27-year-old, who helped BVB safe Champions League soccer with a fourth-place Bundesliga end, values the connection he has with Dortmund’s followers, the membership environment, and life in Germany. His dedication was cemented when his representatives knowledgeable the membership’s sporting director that any potential transfer to Stamford Bridge was utterly off the desk.
With Chelsea aiming to interchange an inconsistent Robert Sanchez, Kobel had been a long-standing goal. Nonetheless, he dismissed options that enjoying within the Premier League was ever an ambition. For him, it was by no means a dream vacation spot, making the choice to remain a comparatively straightforward one.
Kobel’s significance to Dortmund has solely grown, particularly as he performed by way of the ache of a torn ankle ligament and sickness through the essential remaining weeks of final season. His resilience has been praised, and now he’s centered on main his group into the Membership World Cup, relishing the chance to face elite competitors from different continents.
In the meantime, Chelsea’s efforts to signal Mike Maignan have additionally hit a snag. Regardless of curiosity within the AC Milan shot-stopper, the Blues hesitated on the £21 million asking value, throwing that deal into uncertainty.
Enzo Maresca, now on the helm, confirmed that Robert Sanchez stays his No.1 for now, with Filip Jorgensen as backup. Maresca additionally downplayed ongoing switch hypothesis, emphasizing that present squad evaluations take precedence.
As Chelsea continues exploring different choices, Dortmund’s No.1 stays firmly rooted in Germany, prioritizing stability and ambition at a membership the place he feels at house.
