Mark Schwarzer joins Chelsea

Former Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has completed a surprise move to West London rivals Chelsea. The free agent has made the move to the Blues and signed a one year deal.

The contract will ensure the Australian international will play in the Premier League until his 41st birthday, and seemingly ends Jose Mourinho's pursuit of Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy.


"It's a phenomenal club," Schwarzer told Chelsea's official website. "It's one of the biggest and best clubs in the world, and it's an honour to sign for Chelsea. I didn't take much convincing to come here.


"There were other interests but once I knew Chelsea was interested it was very much the case that I wanted to try and make it happen. I'm very fortunate and delighted to be sitting here today.


"There were a lot of things that ticked all the boxes, but most of all Chelsea Football Club is an enormous club and I think a club that can re-establish itself as the best club in the country. It has an unbelievable manager and an unbelievable squad of players and it's very exciting."