August 27th 2024.
Chelsea Football Club has just announced their latest addition to the team - the promising young goalkeeper Mike Penders from Genk. The 18-year-old has officially signed a long-term contract with the club, worth a whopping £17 million. However, he will continue playing for his current club, Genk, until the end of the 2024-25 season.
Penders, who is also a part of the Belgium U19 national team, recently made his senior debut for Genk in July, making him the third youngest goalkeeper to ever make an appearance in the league. Despite his short time in the professional scene, Chelsea has been keeping a close eye on his progress for the past 18 months.
With this latest signing, Penders joins the ranks of Filip Jorgensen, who was also recruited from Villarreal earlier this summer. This brings Chelsea's total spending for the season to a staggering £260 million. However, the club is still looking to offload a few players, including Trevor Chalobah, Raheem Sterling, and Ben Chilwell, before the transfer window closes on August 30th at 11pm BST.
On the pitch, Chelsea's Premier League campaign has already kicked off with a bang, as they secured a dominant 6-2 victory against Wolves on Sunday. The team's next league match will be against Crystal Palace next Sunday.
In other news, there have been talks of a potential U-turn by the club, as they consider keeping one of their "bomb squad" outcasts, under one condition. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Chelsea news, exclusive content, and analysis by signing up for the club's newsletter. The privacy of users is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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