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Chelsea are set to confirm another one of their international loan spots with first team goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who is set to see his move confirmed in the coming hours.
Jorgensen has struggled to establish himself as a regular in the Chelsea side since joining the club, with him behind Robert Sanchez in the pecking order for much of his time here.
Liam Rosenior handed the Dane his big chance in the Champions League against PSG, however his error saw the French champions on their way to a resounding victory.
Jorgensen did originally travel with the Chelsea squad for pre-season, however flew back following their first game against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Now, Nizaar Kinsella has stated that a deal for the goalkeeper to move on loan to Strasbourg is ‘99% certain’.
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He said: “Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has said yes to a Strasbourg loan move. Deal described to me as ’99 percent certain’. Follows Genesis Antwi joining on from the academy to make his first steps in men’s football.”
Strasbourg are also owned by BlueCo, and have been used by the club to develop some of their up and coming stars. Last season, it was Mike Penders who improved greatly with minutes there.
The Belgian is expected to compete for the number one shirt next season with Sanchez, and has just joined up with the squad in Hong Kong after his participation at the World Cup.