Asmir Begovic

[BlueLion. 21,491]

On 13 July 2015, Chelsea signed Begović on a four-year deal for a fee of £8 million. As part of the deal Chelsea also offered midfielder Marco van Ginkel in part exchange to Stoke on loan for the 201516 season.

He made his debut nine days later on Chelsea's pre-season tour, coming on at half time for Thibaut Courtois with Chelsea 10 up against the New York Red Bulls, but the match ended in a 24 defeat. Manager José Mourinho defended Begović's performance, attributing it to fatigue. His first competitive fixture was the 2015 FA Community Shield on 2 August at Wembley Stadium, in which he was unused in a 10 loss to rivals Arsenal. Six days later he came on as a substitute for Oscar when Courtois was sent off for conceding a penalty with a foul on Bafétimbi Gomis, who converted it for a 22 draw. On 16 August, Begović made his first competitive start for Chelsea in a 30 away loss to Manchester City.

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[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Asmir Begovic ‏@asmir1 27 mins27 minutes ago

I am very happy to be joining @chelseafc After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here...

Asmir Begovic ‏@asmir1 26 mins26 minutes ago

....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.’

[1chelsea 864]

Welcome

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

A goal scoring goalkeeper. Chuffed haha!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Excellent piece of business. Simply the best back up in the league at the moment.

Hopefully our transfer window picks up now.

[lucio 5,418]

another goalkeeping colossi

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Fantastic news welcome Asmir :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

Too good to be staying on the bench must play the FA Cup and COC matches

[LAM09 6,744]

Happy to see its finally a done deal

[lucio 5,418]

my word

[Thendo 1,088]

Fantastic signing! Easily the best back up in the league! Surely he must be promised to play the cup games.

[Billy. 2,742]

very happy with this.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

We've gone from having the best back-up keeper in the PL to having the best back-up keeper in the PL.

[Ljpaddock 187]

At least that solves the lack of goals from Oscar and Willian ?

[Special Juan 27,429]

One page and not one moan yet.... :fainthv9:

[CFC888 219]

Delighted with this. Welcome to Chelsea Asmir!

[Chelsea4 1,521]

Welcome Asmir,Dobrodošao Asmire . :delight: :heart:

[KevinAshburner 1,270]

I'm Very Happy with This.

Welcome Asmir Begovic.

Welcome All The New Chelsea FC Fans from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Following Asmir Begovic to CFC.

[Parky 739]

Welcome. Hopefully he will keep Courtois on his toes..