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Petrovic, despite his heroics, was deemed surplus at Chelsea.
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Bournemouth just pulled off a quiet masterstroke—signing Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea in a £25 million deal.
The 25-year-old has inked a five-year contract, and while it may not make back-page headlines like a superstar striker signing, this could be one of the summer’s smartest transfers.
Just a year ago, Petrovic was Chelsea’s rising hope between the sticks.
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He arrived from New England Revolution in MLS with little fanfare but quickly earned Mauricio Pochettino’s trust, racking up 23 appearances in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
But in modern football, raw shot-stopping ability isn’t enough.
Concerns about his distribution saw him loaned to Strasbourg in France.
And that’s where the story took a turn.
At Strasbourg, Petrovic didn’t just survive — he soared.
He was voted Player of the Season, helped the team clinch European football with a 7th-place finish, and statistically outperformed most goalkeepers across Europe.
According to the xGOT model, he prevented nearly 10 goals more than expected — the sixth-best record in all of Europe’s top five leagues.
Yet Chelsea moved on. Robert Sanchez became their go-to keeper, winning the Golden Glove at the Club World Cup and solidifying his spot.
Petrovic, despite his heroics, was deemed surplus.
But Bournemouth saw what others didn’t.
“I came to Bournemouth because I want to grow,” Petrovic said with quiet determination. “With this club and these facilities, I believe I can do that. I want to help the team get results and become better every day.”
Petrovic now replaces another former Blue—Kepa Arrizabalaga—who joined Arsenal earlier this month.
And while the Cherries may not have the clout of Chelsea or Arsenal, what they’re offering Petrovic is far more valuable: trust and opportunity.
Back home in Serbia, the excitement is real.
