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Confirmed: Chelsea complete signing of £8m keeper Asmir Begovic from Stoke
ASMIR BEGOVIC has completed his move to Chelsea from Stoke.
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The 28-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
He becomes the Blues second summer signing following Radamel Falcao's loan deal from Monaco.
Begovic said: "I am very happy to be joining Chelsea FC. After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here and be an important part of this team.
"I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour."
.@ChelseaFC is delighted to announce the signing of Asmir Begovic from Stoke City... http://t.co/KkMOeBzIWk pic.twitter.com/g2bPjRn770
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 13, 2015
Chelsea have confirmed Begovic will take Petr Cech's No.1 shirt with Thibaut Courtois remaining No.13.
Begovic had been at Stoke for five years after joining from Portsmouth.
He has 41 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina and will join up with the Blues squad on Wednesday ahead of the pre-season tour.
Asmir Begovic has joined Chelsea from Stoke
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