The 22-year-old, who recently inked a seven-year deal with the Blues, will travel with his new colleagues to the United States in the summer.
“This move is a dream come true,” stated Jorgensen. Being able to join Chelsea, one of the biggest teams in the world, excites me much. I’m eager to play with all of my new teammates and get to know them all.
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Jorgensen, who was born in Sweden, attended the academies of Spanish teams Santa Catalina and Penya Arrabal and Mallorca, as well as Swedish clubs GIF Nike and Malmo before joining Villarreal at the age of fifteen.
He spent three years in the Spanish club’s development system before being promoted to Villarreal B, where he made his senior debut in October 2020 against SCR Peña Deportiva.
Jorgensen quickly made a name for himself in the Villarreal B team and began training frequently with the first team. He made his Copa del Rey debut in December 2021, winning 7-1 over Atletico Sanluqueno.
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In January 2023, Jorgensen made his La Liga debut. Ahead of the 2023–2024 season, he cemented his position as Villarreal’s starting custodian.
Last season, he made 37 appearances in all competitions and assisted Villarreal in finishing ninth in the premier division of Spain.
Filip, welcome to Chelsea!