Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has said that goalkeeper Robert Sánchez surprised him during the Club World Cup final match against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

Mikel had earlier criticised the Spaniard, calling on the club to sell him. But he has had a change of mind about him after yesterday’s game.

Chelsea surprised the football world by beating PSG 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium in the presence of US President Donald Trump.


Prior to the game, Mikel had urged the Blues to sign a new goalkeeper before the new Premier League season.

However, Sánchez helped the Blues beat the Champions League holders and won the best goalkeeper of the tournament award.

He kept three clean sheets in the competition, and Mikel now feels different about the Spain international.

He told DAZN, “I’m surprised, he had a really good game today. Credit when credit is due. He did play a good game today. This save here—brilliant save, strong hands.

“That’s what you need from a goalkeeper. I’m very, very happy for him.

“Hopefully we can see a much better Sánchez.”

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is on the radar of Moroccan Botola side, Raja Casablanca, DAILY POST reports.

Raja Casablanca will approach South African club, Chippa United, for the shot-stopper this week, according to reports.

The 29-year-old is valued at around €650,000 by Transfermarkt.


Nwabali has been consistently linked with a move away from Chippa United after a number of impressive performances for the club and on the international scene.

The former Katsina United shot-stopper has two years left on his contract with the Chili Boys.

Raja Casablanca are desperate to overhaul their squad after a disappointing outing in the Moroccan Botola Pro League last season.

The Green Eagles finished the campaign in fifth position.

Barcelona have signed right winger Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen, the La Liga champions said Monday.

“The winger has signed for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2029,” said Barca in a statement, without specifying the cost of the deal.

The 19-year-old joined for around 2.5 million euros ($3 million) according to reports in Spanish media.

Bardghji scored 15 goals in 84 games for Copenhagen after reaching the first team in the 2021/2022 season.

He suffered a severe knee injury in May 2024, which kept him out of action for nearly a year, with the youngster making his return in March 2025.

Bardghji becomes Barcelona’s second signing of the summer after they brought in goalkeeper Joan Garcia from local rivals Espanyol.

The Sweden U21 winger is likely to join Barca for their pre-season matches before coach Hansi Flick decides if he is ready to form part of the first team squad for next season.