Leeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier open to becoming a member of Chelsea on one situation
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eeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier is open to becoming a member of Chelsea, however provided that he’s signed to be their first-choice goalkeeper.
The former Real Madrid shot-stopper has been linked with a transfer away from Elland Road following the membership’s relegation from the Premier League.
Chelsea need to signal a goalkeeper and have been linked with Meslier, who nonetheless has two years to run on his present contract.
“For now, I have a contract until 2026,” he instructed RMC Sport. “Officially, I still belong to Leeds. I will have to think about what could be the best project, be that at Leeds or another club.
“If it is to go and be on the bench, I’m not interested in that. If it’s to be the number one, of course, you can’t say ‘I’m not interested in Chelsea.’ I’d prefer to go to a less reputable club where I’ll have more game time than a top European club where I’d sit on the bench.”