Feeling Unrespected, Edouard Mendy Rejects New Offers 6 Years Long From Chelsea

JAKARTA - Edouard Mendy refused a six-year contract offer from Chelsea. He felt the club was not quite showing him "respect" because the nominal salary was not what expected.

The goalkeeper from Senegal has returned to training with his club since last week after reaching the last 16 of the World Cup. However, there are no signs of an agreement regarding a new contract.

Mendy currently earns around 100 thousand pounds per week or the equivalent of IDR 1.65 billion. The player also wants equality with his Blues rivals, Kepa Arrizabalaga, who get almost double that.

Sources claim Chelsea officials have withdrawn their initial offer and made a long-term deal. Unfortunately, negotiations are still holding a deadlock.

"Edouard has won several major trophies for Chelsea, but there is a feeling that he is not respected enough by the club for a new deal," insider the club told SunSport.

Mendy actually still has two and a half years left on his contract, but Italian champions AC Milan continue to monitor the situation closely. Two French teams, Nice and Monaco, did the same.

Mendy was selected FIFA's best goalkeeper in 2021, after helping Chelsea win the Champions League in 2020. He also played a key role in lifting the Club Club World Cup.