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Edouard Mendy: Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli close to signing Chelsea goalkeeper

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is close to signing for Saudi Pro-League side Al Ahli.

Talks are ongoing but Mendy is expected to join the big-name players moving to the country.

The Senegal international, 31, joined Chelsea in 2020 from Rennes, providing competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga.

He became first choice, winning the 2020-21 Champions League, and was named Uefa's goalkeeper of the season

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and Best Fifa men's keeper for 2021.

A move to Al Ahli would see Mendy join the growing ranks of elite players persuaded to join a Saudi Arabian club.