Filip Jorgensen has requested to depart Chelsea this summer after communicating his wish for consistent playing time to the club's head of global goalkeeping, Ben Roberts.
The 24-year-old Danish international held direct discussions with the west London outfit regarding his future, making clear his intention to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Having arrived from Villarreal for £20.7 million in 2024, Jorgensen managed only 12 appearances throughout the entire 2025/26 campaign, predominantly serving as Robert Sanchez's backup.
The goalkeeper spent much of his time at Stamford Bridge in a secondary role, first under Enzo Maresca and subsequently during Liam Rosenior's tenure, where he experienced inconsistent selection.
Chelsea keeper Filip Jorgensen wants to leave the club this summer
| GETTYChelsea are now prepared to let the goalkeeper leave on favourable terms, having previously prevented his departure during the January transfer window.
Several European clubs registered their interest earlier this year, with Besiktas, Genoa and Porto all exploring the possibility of signing the Dane.
Broader interest from Premier League sides is also anticipated, though no deal is thought to be imminent given the season has only just concluded.
The club do not consider it necessary to bring in a replacement, with Belgian prospect Mike Penders ready to step into the first-team picture following his development loan.
Jorgensen still has five years remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Filip Jorgensen still has five years remaining on his contract at Chelsea
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Penders is poised to be integrated into Chelsea's senior squad ahead of the 2026/27 season under incoming manager Xabi Alonso.
The 20-year-old Belgian enjoyed a standout campaign on loan at Strasbourg, a fellow BlueCo-owned club, where he featured in 52 matches across all competitions.
His performances helped the French side secure an eighth-place finish in Ligue 1 whilst also reaching the Conference League semi-finals.
Such impressive form earned Penders his maiden senior international call-up, with Belgium naming him in their 26-man World Cup squad alongside Thibaut Courtois and Senne Lammens.
The young shot-stopper, who joined from Genk for £17 million in 2025, is highly regarded within the club.
Alonso will face a choice between Sanchez and Penders for the number one position during his first campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Xabi Alonso has signed a deal to become the new Chelsea boss
| REUTERSThe Spanish manager is expected to wield significant influence over transfer activity this summer, considerably more than his recent predecessors were afforded.
However, former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has urged the incoming boss to address the goalkeeping situation, describing Sanchez as a "liability" on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.
"He can't play the way they will want to play," Butt stated.
Paul Scholes echoed those concerns, adding: "With the way Chelsea will play, I agree. He can't do it. I'm pretty sure Xabi Alonso will want to play that way, to build out from the back, so he will need a new goalkeeper then."