Here is what our newest goalkeeper (pictured above with technical director Michael Emenalo) said:





Why Chelsea?

When I received the call, when I listened to the opportunity to come to the champions and a fantastic team like Chelsea has had in the past decade to 15 years, when they built an amazing story, I didn’t have to think too much. I immediately said yes. It was a great opportunity to stay in the Premier League, in a big team, and to keep improving as a keeper.

I had a few opportunities to stay in the Premier League but the opportunity to join the champions, and not just because they were the champions, the opportunity to join a massive team like Chelsea, it was a big opportunity for me and my family.

Is the Premier League different from other competitions you have played in?

Definitely. In the way we play and we live in the Premier League, the organisation, everything is different. The most important for the people that watch the games is the way that we play. All the time it’s attack or counter-attack, it’s amazing for the people. We players do our best to close the game sometimes, but we know the power of other teams sometimes makes that difficult. It can be really difficult to win a game, and because of this it’s the most beautiful league for the fans.

Also, it’s really difficult to be the champions here. There are six or seven fantastic teams, and in other leagues there are just two or three. This is the biggest difference.

Did you know Thibaut Courtois during your time both playing in Spain?

We played against each other three or four times in La Liga, and he showed when he was younger what a good keeper he is. We had the opportunity to talk after games. The players that he played with they told me he is a good guy.

Before signing, I didn’t know anyone else in the Chelsea squad personally. It’s a new challenge coming in to a new team with nobody that I met before.

We are training so hard now, there is a fantastic group of keepers, and I already know in just a few days that I am really happy with Thibaut and Eduardo. I will try to achieve their level and help them if I can in some ways.