Another French-born African goalkeeper departs Chelsea
Published: June 30, 2023
Former Morocco U20 international goalkeeper Sami Tlemcani has taken to social media to announce his departure from English Premier League side Chelsea.
Born in Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France, Tlemcani is the second French-born African goalkeeper to depart Chelsea in recent days, following in the footsteps of Montivilliers-born Senegal international Édouard Mendy.
Tlemcani joined Chelsea on scholarship terms in 2020 from Paris FC and signed his first professional contract the following year.
The 18-year-old was loaned out to Isthmian League Premier Division side Merstham for a portion of the 2021-2022 season.
Apart from Morocco, he is eligible to represent France and Algeria at international level but has reportedly committed his future to the 2019 African champions.
Writing on Instagram, Tlemcani said: "What to say about these past few years, got here when I was only 16 I'm 19 today. I am writing this message because my journey with the club that made me dream small is over.
"Thanks to all staff members, coaches, coaches... who made my progress possible that made me grow. Now its time for me to fly for a new experience."
Tlemcani represented Chelsea in the U18 Premier League, FA Youth Cup and MLS NEXT Pro Invitational.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit: chelseafc.com
- Confirmed: Promising GK Otega Ekperuoh departs Europe's largest football club for pastures new
- 'Missed a penalty attempting a Panenka' - Lookman's agent Hakimi shares incredible story of African POTY
- 'A striker with so much power' - Anderlecht coach reveals Arokodare will be a marked man
- Chelsea make transfer decision on George after promotion to first team on a permanent basis
- Eguavoen's most used player in Afconq wanted by Trabzonspor, teams in Italy, Brazil, USA and Mexico
- Nigeria, Ghana or Italy? Former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins weighs in on son's international future
- Osimhen, Dzeko or Immobile? Samsunspor's Dutch defender picks the striker to fear most
- English-born CB opens up on when Nigerian Federation first contacted him to play for Super Eagles
- 'Won't be back' - Xabi Alonso reveals Bayer Leverkusen will face Freiburg without Boniface
- Chelsea coach confirms Nigerian midfielder is thinking of leaving Stamford Bridge in January
Football News 24/7
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football