Chelsea reach verbal agreement for MLS goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina

Gabriel Slonina could be a future competition for Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea are planning to sign MLS goalkeeper to boost their squad. They look set to welcome another goalkeeper in Gabriel ‘Gaga’ Slonina.

According to the reports of The Athletic, Thomas Tuchel’s side has ‘reached a verbal agreement’ with MLS side Chicago Fire for the 18-year-old.

Excl: Gaga Slonina to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement with Chicago Fire for $15m, add-ons included. Talented GK and his agent will fly to London on Sunday to complete medical and sign. 🚨🔵🇺🇸 #CFC

Slonina will finish the season with Chicago before joining Chelsea on January 1. pic.twitter.com/g2l4Ksbsoj

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2022

Following the completion of his medical Slonina is expected to stay in the United States for the time being and eventually make the move to England in January.

The deal reportedly includes a $10 million base fee with additional escalators to potentially increase.