Chelsea reportedly reach deal to sign Fire's Gaga Slonina
Chicago Chelsea reportedly reach deal to sign Fire's Gaga Slonina After weeks of speculation, Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel ‘Gaga’ Slonina has reportedly reached a deal to sign for Premier League side Chelsea. Chelsea had been the team who had shown the most interest and beat out the likes of Real Madrid as well as fellow English sides Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the process. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Slonina’s agent, Jaime Garcia, has informed the Fire they reached an agreement with Chelsea on personal terms. Chelsea is set to submit an official bid soon with the transfer fee totaling $10 million plus add-ons. The plan is for Slonina to stay with the Fire for the remainder of the season on loan before heading off to England.This season marked Slonina’s first as the Fire’s starting goalkeeper. He took over as the starter at the tail end of last season and has not looked back ever since. Slonina had an impressive start to the campaign, coinciding with a nice string of the results for the club. But it has not been smooth sailing as the 18-year-old has had some growing pains, which is to be expected. But the quality is there and apparent to both supporters and his coaches. Slonina has kept eight clean sheets this season, tied for second in MLS, only one behind New York City FC, and former Fire keeper, Sean Johnson.
Chelsea agree personal terms with Gabriel Slonina
Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with promising American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina. According to the Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Premier League giants Chelsea have agreed to personal terms with Chicago Fire goalkeeping sensation Gabriel Slonina. The 18-year-old is already a regular for the MLS side and appears set for a bright future in the game. His performances have attracted attention from several top European clubs, including Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Chelsea, to their credit, appear to have won the race for the teenage prodigy’s signature. The Blues have reached an agreement that will see them fork out £10 million plus add-ons to Chicago Fire for their young goalkeeper. As a further sweetener, the MLS side will also retain the teenager’s services for next season. This is good news for the player whose development will not be impacted by having to sit on the bench at Chelsea. A good passer of the ball, Slonina’s distribution makes him an excellent fit for modern football. He is also an excellent shot-stopper and has a good reach that sees him cover most of the goal. However, he still has much to learn and often flounders when it comes to collecting crosses. Gabriel Slonina’s agent Jaime Garcia has informed Chicago Fire that they reached an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea. ?? #CFC CFC will submit official bid and send paperworks, after verbal agreement with Chicago: 10m plus add-ons. Slonina will stay at Chicago on loan.
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