Chelsea player who Frank Lampard called ‘complete’ now spotted at new club ahead of transfer away

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Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has now been spotted at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli’s offices ahead of his imminent move from Chelsea.

A tweet from Okaz Sports shows the Senegal international turning up to a sea of photographers as he prepares to make his exit from the club official.

Last season was about as bad as it gets on a personal level for Mendy, as he lost his place in the first team at Stamford Bridge.

Graham Potter had a much bigger preference to play Kepa Arrizabalaga when he was in charge, even when his counterpart had returned from an early-season injury.

Mendy enjoyed far more success during Frank Lampard’s first term in charge of the club. The Englishman had described him at one stage as ‘complete’.

Mendy spotted in Saudi Arabia

It looked unimaginable only 12 months ago that the Blues would be looking to move on from Mendy, however he is now reportedly set to be on the move.

These claims have been backed up by footage of him turning up at his prospective new club being released on Twitter.

This move would leave Kepa as the only real first team option at the club, a fate that supporters are not exactly thrilled with.

While the Spain international enjoyed a positive campaign on a personal level in terms of breaking back into the side, it was not without moments where fingers were pointed his way for blame.

Reports recently have suggested that new manager Mauricio Pochettino is happy for Kepa to remain as the top choice in West London, with him believing he can turn around his fortunes.

It remains to be seen whether the club bite on signing another big name number one this summer.