Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has turned down a new contract from the club.
Mendy was signed to become Chelsea’s number one after Kepa Arrizabalaga had trouble adjusting to life in the Premier League.
Mendy has played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s success since joining the club, so it’s understandable that the Senegalese goalkeeper wants to feel valued.
Now, according to the Evening Standard, Mendy has turned down an initial contract offer from Chelsea. Mendy is reportedly one of the lowest earners at the club, and with Kepa earning around £190,000 a week, Mendy wants a contract that values him similarly to his fellow goalkeeper.
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Chelsea’s number one is undoubtedly Mendy, but he has come under fire at the start of the season. An error in Leeds and West Ham games has raised questions about whether Mendy should be number one, but Thomas Tuchel certainly isn’t fazed by his drop in form.
“Now, they punish him a lot for not much of what he does wrong, but I have no doubts,” Tuchel said.
Mendy’s contract doesn’t expire until 2025, so perhaps securing N’Golo Kante and Jorginho on a new deal would be a priority, but after he rejected the initial offer, Chelsea may worry about his future.
