Bournemouth acquires goalkeeper Petrovic from Chelsea, committing to a five-year contract
Ireland's Mark Travers, previously a backup keeper for Bournemouth, has left the club to join Everton on a four-year deal, making way for a new arrival. That new arrival is Djordje Petrovic, a 25-year-old Serbia international, who has signed a five-year contract with Bournemouth following his move from Chelsea.
The transfer fee for Petrovic's move from Stamford Bridge to the Vitality Stadium is reported to be £25 million ($33.44 million), a significant investment for the South Coast club. Petrovic spent last season on loan at Strasbourg, where he helped the French side qualify for the UEFA Conference League's playoff round with a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1.
During his loan spell, Petrovic was named the player of the season, a testament to his impressive performances between the posts. In the 2023-24 season, he made 23 Premier League appearances for Chelsea.
Petrovic expressed his excitement about joining Bournemouth, stating that he aims to grow and play at the highest level with the club. This sentiment was echoed by Bournemouth, who are eager to build a strong squad ahead of their first game of the 2023-24 Premier League season against champions Liverpool on August 15.
Notably, Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was Bournemouth's first-choice keeper last season on loan from Chelsea, joined Arsenal earlier this month, paving the way for Petrovic to take over the number one spot.
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Djordje Petrovic's move from Chelsea to Bournemouth marks his entrance into European-leagues, specifically the Premier League. His impressive performances, showcased during his loan spell at Strasbourg and while playing for Chelsea, suggest promising prospects for Bournemouth this sports season.
