Edouard Mendy chelsea target for number 1 position
Chelsea are aiming to complete the signing of Edouard Mendy on the recommendation of Petr Cech from his former club #Rennes. The Senegal international is likely to cost Chelsea in the region of £18m from Rennes, the club Cech moved to Stamford Bridge from in 2004.
Edouard Mendy stats
Edouard Mendy has the 2nd best save percentage in Ligue 1 since 2018 (73.5%). Kepa has the worst save percentage in the Premier League since 2018 (60.6%). Sticking with Kepa would have been a huge mistake. Another big decision made by the club. The future is bright
Kepa Arrizabalaga - 53.9% (94/94)
Edouard Mendy is 6'7" and has more than 76% save percentage in the last three seasons, He has among the best cross collection stats in Europe's top five leagues and a positive PS/XG. Rennes fans and Ligue 1 experts who watch him regularly rate him very highly.
94 goalkeepers made 20+ appearances in Europe's top five leagues last season
The average save success of said GKs was 68.4%
Edouard Mendy - 75.3% (9/94)
Kepa Arrizabalaga - 53.9% (94/94)