Chelsea have officially completed the deal that will bring Stoke Goalkeeper, Asmir Begovic to Stamford Bridge for a reported £8 million. The 28-year-old has signed a four year contract with the blues and would wear the No. 1 shirt. Begovic becomes Chelsea’s second signing of the summer and would replace Petr Cech in the squad.

Begovic was delighted with the move and was quoted as saying :

“I am very happy to be joining Chelsea FC. After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here and be an important part of this team.” He told Chelsea’s Official website. ” I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour.”

Begovic has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League for most of his five-and-a-half year stint with Stoke City and has been a consistent performer at the back for them as they claimed the 9th place for the second consecutive season, their best ever finish in England’s top division.

Current first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will continue to wear the No. 13 shirt and the No.1 shirt vacated by club legend Petr Cech will be worn by Begovic next season as confirmed by Chelsea.

The capture of Asmir Begovic would surely help Chelsea next season as they launch a credible title defence in the Premier League and dominate Europe in their Champions League campaign.