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Mike Penders leaving Chelsea?
Mike Penders has joined RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan. Strasbourg finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season and will compete in the Conference League. The transfer was finalized on Monday. Penders is expected to replace Djordje Petrovic, who moved to Bournemouth this summer. Chelsea and Strasbourg share the same owner, which facilitated the move.
Fabrizio Romano reported that all formal steps are completed for Mike Penders to leave Chelsea on loan and join RC Strasbourg. He will need to prove himself there on a loan basis to Chelsea.
Mike Penders is expected to move to RC Strasbourg on loan. Strasbourg is owned by the same group as Chelsea. Chelsea wants to loan Penders to a club in one of Europe's top five leagues. Strasbourg initially wanted to extend Djordje Petrovic's loan, but he refused, leading them to pursue Penders. Negotiations have been reported as successful, and the deal is expected to be finalized soon.
Mike Penders is close to being loaned to Racing Strasbourg by Chelsea. Strasbourg is owned by the same group as Chelsea. Penders is expected to replace Djordje Petrovic at Strasbourg, who will be sold to Bournemouth by Chelsea after a strong season.
Mike Penders, a Belgian goalkeeper, was sold to Chelsea FC for 20 million euros after just two matches with KRC Genk's first team. He signed a contract in London until mid-2032 and was loaned back to Genk, where he regained his position as the first-choice goalkeeper. Despite Genk's hope to keep him for another year, a return is not on the cards. Chelsea took him to the Club World Cup, but staying at Chelsea is not an option. A new loan is likely, with RC Strasbourg mentioned as the most probable destination due to an open goalkeeper position after Djordje Petrovic returned to Chelsea.
Chelsea decided not to loan Mike Penders to KRC Genk again, despite previous indications that he might spend another season there. The club wants him to prove himself in the upcoming season preparation.
Racing Genk would like to extend the loan of Mike Penders for another year. However, Chelsea has not yet made a definitive decision regarding this. If Genk fails to retain Penders, they will need to attract a new goalkeeper.
PSV was linked to Mike Penders, but the deal will not proceed. Racing Genk hopes to loan Penders from Chelsea for another year.
Negotiations are ongoing with Chelsea for an extended stay of Mike Penders at KRC Genk. A decision is expected in a few weeks after he participates in the club World Cup with Chelsea.
KRC Genk is in contact with Chelsea to extend the loan of 19-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders for another year. Penders is open to staying at Genk for another season. Chelsea initially paid 20 million for him last summer.
Mike Penders is currently on loan and may depart on a permanent deal once he returns to Stamford Bridge in July.
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