Twitter Reacts to Asmir Begovic Signing for Chelsea

With Chelsea replacing Petr Cech with the signing of Asmir Begovic from Stoke City, there have been some sceptical reactions to the Bosnian's decision to trade up regular football at the Britannia to (probably) serve as Thibaut Courtois' deputy at Stamford Bridge.

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Meanwhile, on the Chelsea bench next season... http://t.co/pT8Ntz5SzQ https://t.co/MtPCr8I04n

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) July 13, 2015"

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This is the last time Asmir Begovic will have to use his arms for the next few years... pic.twitter.com/UelUclpjVk

— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) July 13, 2015"

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Begovic: 'I have loved my time at Stoke but feel I had to take this opportunity to develop' Translation: 'I really, really wanted the cash'

— FootballFanCast.com (@FootballFanCast) July 13, 2015"

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Asmir Begovic's home for the upcoming season. Second row, third from left, perhaps. pic.twitter.com/cukfh2fMR4

— VICE Sports UK (@VICESportsUK) July 13, 2015"

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Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic has announced his retirement by completing a move to Chelsea.

— Dale Johnson (@dalejohnsonESPN) July 13, 2015"

However, most Chelsea fans seemed pretty happy with the man chosen to fill the large void left by Blues legend Petr Cech.

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With the signing of #Begovic #CFC once again has the best goalkeeping duo in England.

— Jesus M. (@PP_CFC1905) July 13, 2015"

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The Begovic deal is perfect, valuable experience for V. Ginkel in the PL and we get a top goal keeper. #CFC #Begovic

— Beau (@Zoumagical) July 10, 2015"

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Begovic to Chelsea. Top signing for Blues as N.2 but a very good thing for Courtois if he wants to be the best in Europe. #CFC #Begovic

— Francois Piraux (@F8Piraux) July 13, 2015"

Others backed Begovic to prove himself at a top club.

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Chelsea complete the £8m (plus Van Ginkel loan) deal for @asmir1. Good to see Begovic back himself to compete and improve at a top club #cfc

— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) July 13, 2015"

And the man himself seemed pretty happy with his decision...

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I am very happy to be joining @chelseafc After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here... pic.twitter.com/RJM9rdZ8d0

— Asmir Begovic (@asmir1) July 13, 2015"

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....and be an important part of this team. I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour.’

— Asmir Begovic (@asmir1) July 13, 2015"

The deal represents Chelsea's second of the summer, following the arrival of Radamel Falcao from Monaco on a one-year loan.