Chelsea are exploring options for Gabriel Slonina’s future, and the goalkeeper has already been seen linking up with Strasbourg on the training pitch.
Gabriel Slonina’s time at Chelsea has been a massive test of patience. Arriving with massive hype and a £10 million price tag in 2022, the young American keeper is still waiting to make his competitive debut.
Instead, his development has been a whirlwind of loan spells, ranging from Belgium’s top flight to League One with Barnsley.
At just 22, he finds himself in a heavily congested goalkeeping department at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea’s decision-makers now actively trying to figure out where his long-term future lies.
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Gabriel Slonina pictured in Strasbourg training on trial
Gabriel Slonina is currently in France training with sister club Strasbourg, essentially on a trial basis as Chelsea try to sort out his next move.
The BlueCo connection makes this an obvious link, especially since Strasbourg need a new number one after Mike Penders returned to Stamford Bridge.
It is a massive opportunity for the 22-year-old to get some proper top-flight minutes. However, it’s not a done deal yet; Strasbourg’s staff, under manager Hugo Oliveira, are closely testing him to see if he’s the right fit.
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