Chelsea loanee Gabriel Slonina is 'excited' by the challenge of playing in the Premier League after snubbing Real Madrid's transfer interest in the summer.
Slonina was signed by the Blues during the summer transfer window in a £12million deal but will remain with Chicago Fire until January 2023. The young goalkeeper's signing signalled a change in transfer strategy from co-owner Todd Boehly as the American looks to protect Chelsea's long-term future by signing highly-rated talents now.
Real Madrid were thought to be keen on signing Slonina but the 18-year-old opted to sign for the west London outfit instead. Chicago Fire have already been eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs and Slonina has now spoken out on his excitement ahead of his return to Stamford Bridge in the new year.
