Chelsea officially signs Asmir Begovic from Stoke City

We previously reported that Chelsea were close to signing the Stoke City Shot Stopper

Today Chelsea has announced that they have completed the signing of the Bosnian Goalkeeper.


Stoke City's Asmir Begovic has signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge after arriving for a reported £8 million, becoming Chelsea's second summer signing after succeeding in bringing Radamel Falcao to the Bridge through a loan deal.

Towards his signing, Begovic said "I am very happy to be joining Chelsea FC," he told the club's official website. "After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here and be an important part of this team.

"I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour."

Begovic sent an open letter to all those at Stoke City.

He said "I would like to say thank you to everyone at Stoke Football club, the chairman and Coates family, Mark-Hughes and Tony Pulis, goalkeeper coach Andy Quy, all my team mates and especially the fans who have made me and my family so welcome."

"I have loved my time at Stoke, but feel I had to take this opportunity for me to continue to develop and challenge myself as a player."

"I am very proud of what we have achieved during my time at Stoke, and it has been a great team of players to work with. I wish you all the best for the season ahead."

Begovic, 28, will wear the No 1 shirt vacated by Petr Cech, with Courtois remaining No 13.