Transfer Binge: Chelsea Doles Out �8million For Stoke City's Asmir Begovic

 

 

Bosnian professional football player,Asmir Begovic has finalised his to move to Chelsea from Premier League rivals Stoke City. 

 

The 28-year old footballer has signed a four-year contract with the champions, who were in need of a new understudy to Thibaut Courtois following the sale of Petr Cech to Arsenal.

 

According to sources, Chelsea has paid £8 million for the Bosnia-Herzegovina international, with Stoke insisting that Marco van Ginkel go in the opposite direction on loan as part of the deal.

 

The Dutch midfielder switched to the Britannia Stadium last Friday.

 

Begovic told Chelsea's official website: "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. I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour."