According to the Chelsea Chronicle, Enzo Maresca began his decisive summer clearout for Chelsea, informing both Robert Sanchez and Jorge Petrovich that he was not in his first team plan.
With the temporary transfer window closed before the Club World Cup, the Blues will rapidly restructure the goalkeeping division and move what appears to be surplus while bringing new arrivals.
After leading Chelsea to a fourth-place Premier League finish and lifting up the UEFA Conference League, Maresca embarks on a team refreshed with the goal of honing competitiveness and versatility in all regions.
Chelsea are ready to revamp their goalkeeping division
Journalist Graeme Bailey told the Chelsea Chronicle that the Blues had decided to say goodbye to the two goalkeepers.
He said: “This story of Kelsey having full faith in the five goalkeepers, and Quepa can also throw it into this. There is absolutely no faith from Enzo Maresca. Of these five, Enzo Maresca doesn’t want any of them. Robert Sanchez was told he could leave.
“Djordje Petrovic is said to be interested in him from Nice, and he has a considerable interest in France. He has no shock considering this season.”
Goalkeeper purges are part of a broader, brutal decision to overhaul the team.
Over the next few weeks, Chelsea is expected to offload nearly 14 senior players, including high-income players such as Raheemsterling, Benchilwell, Axel Disassi and Christopher Nekunk.
Sanchez and Petrovich’s departures are more than collateral, reflecting the reallocation of resources.
Enzo Maresca made a quick move
Chelsea have already added Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr and Dario Essugo to their team in recent weeks.
Maresca has not taken prisoner by Chelsea’s transformation. It will put Sanchez and Petrovic aside and offer them the opportunity to revive their careers elsewhere, but send a big message. Only players who follow his tactical vision will be cut.
Bruce is reportedly paying attention to Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs White’s move this summer.
Chelsea, who has an interest in the 24-year-old Spaniard, faces competition from London rivals