Chelsea Acquires Penders as Their Sixth Goalkeeper

Penders, recently signed from Belgian side Genk, joins the ever-growing squad at Stamford Bridge in what is proving to be a very active transfer window. Chelsea now boast a squad of over 40 players, with Penders adding depth to their goalkeeper options.

The keeper put pen to paper on a contract to 2032 and will spend this season back at Belgian side Genk as it is unlikely he would earn minutes on the pitch for the Blues. 

Filip Jorgensen signed from Villarreal earlier in the summer and now with Penders the club has six options to choose from if any injuries crop up during the season. 

Penders made his senior debut in July, becoming the third-youngest goalkeeper to play in the Belgian Pro League. 

The 6ft 7in Belgium Under-19 player is a hot talent which is exactly what Chelsea have been signing this summer in what has been a hectic window which takes the club's spending above £150m.