September 12th 2024.
Filip Jorgensen recently made a big move from his former team, Villarreal, to Chelsea in a deal worth £20m. However, the CEO of Villarreal, Fernando Roig Negueroles, believes that Jorgensen may have been too eager to leave and would have benefited from staying with the Spanish club for another season. Chelsea was in need of a top-class goalkeeper to provide cover for Robert Sanchez and saw potential in Jorgensen, agreeing to the transfer before the deadline.
Jorgensen had an impressive first full season with Villarreal's first-team squad, making 37 appearances in all competitions. Although he has yet to make his Premier League debut for Chelsea, he did start in both legs against Servette and helped his team secure a spot in the league phase of the Europa Conference League last month. The club has high hopes for Jorgensen and sees him as a potential future No.1 goalkeeper.
However, Jorgensen may have to wait for regular playing time under Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca. Roig Negueroles believes that Jorgensen's "growth and development" would have been better served by staying at Villarreal. He explained that the club did not want to sell Jorgensen, but the player's desire to leave and the attractive offers made it difficult to keep him.
The CEO also expressed surprise at Jorgensen's quick departure, saying that they were aware of his potential and expected him to leave eventually, but not so soon. He believes that Jorgensen may have been too hasty with his decision to leave and could have continued to improve and grow at Villarreal. However, Roig Negueroles does not regret the sale and sees Jorgensen as a great goalkeeper for the present and future.
Jorgensen's move to Chelsea was not the only major change at the club this summer. It was a summer of upheaval at Stamford Bridge, with several players leaving and new ones joining the team. While Roig Negueroles may not agree with Jorgensen's decision, he understands that these are common situations in football.
During the international break, Jorgensen was called up by the Denmark U21 team and played in two games before being forced off with an injury. The severity of the injury is uncertain, but Denmark's manager, Steffen Hojer, hopes that it is not serious. He stated that Jorgensen was annoyed at having to leave the game but hopes that it is not a major injury.
Overall, the transfer of Jorgensen from Villarreal to Chelsea was a significant move for the young goalkeeper. While Roig Negueroles may have preferred him to stay in Spain for another season, he understands that players have their own desires and that these situations are a part of football. He wishes Jorgensen the best of luck in his future with Chelsea and believes he has the potential to become one of the most important goalkeepers in Europe.
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