OFFICIAL: Chelsea bolster goalkeeping with Bettinelli on a free deal

Marcus Bettinelli is now Chelsea's new goalkeeper. The English club have announced the signing of the 29-year-old British goalkeeper, who has ended a long career at Fulham. Bettinelli has arrived as a free agent at Stamford Bridge, where he will take the place left by Willy Caballero after his departure. 

Bettinelli came through the youth ranks at Fulham and managed to earn a place in the first team, where he has gone on to make 120 first team appearances. Last term, the former Fulham goalkeeper made 42 official appearances for Middlesbrough, where he played on loan and conceded a total of 47 goals.

The Blues have reported through their official channels that the goalkeeper has signed a two-year contract until 30 June 2023. Bettinelli has arrived at Chelsea to compete for the substitute role to Kepa Arrizabalaga. 

"It's always been a special club. I know the area very well so it's been a dream of mine to come over to this side and it's finally happened," former England Under-21 international Betinelli told Chelsea's website.

"There were some talks a few years ago when I was a bit younger and for whatever reason that didn't come about but I'm here now," added Bettinelli.

 

July 28, 2021