Edouard Mendy has reportedly turned down Chelsea’s opening contract offer with his new proposed salary lower than his back-up Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Blues signed the Senegal international back in 2020 and quickly usurped Kepa to become the undisputed No.1 at Stamford Bridge. Mendy helped his new side to the Champions League in his first season and was named as UEFA and FIFA’s Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021.
However, he remains one of the club’s lowest earners and bosses are keen to negotiate new terms with his current deal expiring in 2025. But the Evening Standard report an opening offer - which was inferior to Kepa’s £190,000-per-week - was rejected.