Amelia handed Chelsea deal, says agent
Marco Amelia: Set to sign for Chelsea
Former AC Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia looks set to join Chelsea, according to his agent Federico Pastorello.
Pastorello posted a picture of the pair at dinner “celebrating the contract with Chelsea”.
“Dinner with @marcoamelia to celebrate the contract with Chelsea FC !!! Good luck !!” Pastorello posted.
Dinner with #marcoamelia to celebrate the contract with @chelseafc !!! Good luck !! ???? @ London,… https://t.co/ySWwCUjCgs
— Federico Pastorello (@fedepastorello) October 7, 2015
The 33-year-old former Italy keeper went on trial with the champions last month and is now set to put pen to paper on a short-term contract to provide cover for Asmir Begovic.
First-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is out of action until December with a knee problem and Jose Mourinho revealed last month he was keen to get some competition for Begovic.
“We need a goalkeeper now, not in January,” said Mourinho in September.
Amelia made 41 appearances for Milan over a four-year period before leaving the Serie A giants in the summer of 2014.
He then joined Perugia in Serie B, but was released at the end of the campaign and is yet to find a new club.