Overview
- Multiple outlets report an agreement is almost done and Fabrizio Romano says Jorgensen is on the verge of leaving Chelsea to join Strasbourg.
- Jorgensen left Chelsea’s pre‑season tour and returned to the UK to finalise personal and salary terms, with several sources reporting this development on July 28.
- Chelsea and Strasbourg share ownership under BlueCo, which means any transfer will face scrutiny over whether the deal reflects independent market value under UEFA rules.
- The move answers Jorgensen’s stated priority for regular minutes after 36 appearances for Chelsea since his 2024 arrival from Villarreal and a groin operation in March.
- Mike Penders is expected to return to Chelsea from Strasbourg, which would reshape Chelsea’s goalkeeper depth without an immediate external signing and could influence how the clubs structure the deal.