Enzo Maresca is looking for Sanchez and Petrovic to depart from Chelsea during the summer transfer window.
Chelsea has taken a decisive step this summer, allowing Djordje Petrovic and Robert Sanchez to seek new teams as Enzo Maresca works on reshaping the squad for another crucial season.
Chelsea Opens Door for Two Goalkeepers as Maresca Makes Bold Summer Moves
This announcement comes during a busy transfer window and in anticipation of the Club World Cup in the United States.
Earlier this week, Maresca’s attempts to secure new signings faced a setback when negotiations with AC Milan for goalkeeper Mike Maignan fell through. Chelsea withdrew from a £15 million offer, as Milan insisted on £25 million.
While the deal is not completely off, attention is now shifting to reducing the current squad as the temporary transfer window closes.
Reports indicate that Sporting Director Graeme Bailey has confirmed both Sanchez and Petrovic have been informed that this summer might signal the end of their time at Stamford Bridge.
“Enzo Maresca doesn’t want any of those five goalkeepers. Robert Sanchez has been told he can leave. Djordje Petrovic has also been given the green light to depart, with interest from Nice,” Bailey stated.
Despite Sanchez’s strong finish to the season, which helped Chelsea secure fourth place and win the Conference League trophy, Maresca seems intent on starting anew in goal.
Petrovic’s standout performances at Strasbourg, where he was named Player of the Season, have drawn attention from clubs like AS Monaco and Nice.
His exclusion from the Club World Cup squad has intensified transfer rumors.
Chelsea still has a core group of goalkeepers, including Filip Jorgensen and young Mike Penders, but Maresca’s overhaul indicates that no one is assured of a future role.
With the current window closed and set to reopen next week, both Sanchez and Petrovic have the chance to explore their options, allowing Chelsea to pivot decisively and rebuild according to Maresca’s vision.
