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Chelsea confirms loan of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen to Strasbourg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Chelsea confirms loan of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen to Strasbourg

Summary

Chelsea is sending backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen on loan to their sister club Strasbourg, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The announcement came minutes after Chelsea's friendly match against Johor began. Jorgensen, who has competed with Robert Sanchez for the starting position, will not have a purchase clause in the loan agreement. Strasbourg recently lost key players and their manager, making this move critical for their upcoming season. The deal signals a strategic goalkeeper exchange between Chelsea and Strasbourg, who had Mike Penders on loan last season.

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•Filip Jorgensen loans to Strasbourg from Chelsea.
•Announcement made during Chelsea's friendly against Johor.
•No purchase option included in the loan agreement.
•Strasbourg needs reinforcements after losses this summer.
•Chelsea recently had Mike Penders on loan to Strasbourg.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — “Here we go” – Fabrizio Romano announces Chelsea deal while Blues play friendly

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