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According to French media L'Équipe, Chelsea-owned US international goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 22, has arrived in Alsace for a multi-week trial at Strasbourg. The trial will assess his suitability for new head coach Hugo Oliveira's system, particularly his footwork. If successful, Slonina could be loaned or purchased outright by Strasbourg. He joined Chelsea from Chicago Fire in 2022 on a contract until 2028 and has previously been loaned to Eupen and Barnsley. If Slonina fails to impress, Chelsea-owned Danish midfielder Filip Jörgensen (24) is being pushed onto the transfer market as Strasbourg's backup option. The report also notes that Polish newcomer Milosz Piekutowski is not expected to start, leaving the goalkeeper position open after Djordje Petrovic and Mike Penders.
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Hupu Football News | 2 minutes ago
Hupu, July 15 — French media outlet L'Équipe's Strasbourg correspondent Cyril Olivès-Berthet reports that Chelsea's American international goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina will undergo a trial at Strasbourg, with a potential move to the Alsace region.
Who Will Become Strasbourg's Starting Goalkeeper?
After Djordje Petrovic and Mike Penders, the question remains: who will take the No. 1 spot?
Although Polish new signing Milosz Piekutowski is not expected to start, Chelsea-owned Gabriel Slonina could be the lucky one.
According to our information, the 22-year-old goalkeeper has arrived in Alsace. He will undergo a trial lasting several weeks to assess whether he meets the requirements of Strasbourg's new head coach Hugo Oliveira, particularly in terms of footwork.
If he performs well, he could be loaned or directly purchased by Strasbourg. The American international (with one national team appearance in 2023) joined Chelsea from Chicago Fire in 2022 on a contract until 2028. He has previously been loaned to Eupen and Barnsley.
Backup Option
Also owned by Chelsea, Danish midfielder Filip Jörgensen (24) is being pushed onto the transfer market by the London club. If Slonina fails to impress Oliveira, Jörgensen will be Strasbourg's backup option.
Source: L'Équipe International Football News
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