Gabriel Slonina is heading to the Premier League — after the Chicago Fire season.
last year and entered this season as the Fire’s No. 1 goalkeeper.
“It’s been incredible to see Gaga’s continued growth on and off the field during my first season with the club,” Fire coach Ezra Hendrickson said in a statement. “His talent has been on full display, but I’ve been most impressed by his mentality and his willingness to constantly add more to his game at such a young age.”
Beyond his talent and physical attributes — 6-foot-4, 194 pounds — Slonina has been praised repeatedly for his maturity and professionalism. When — and how much — Slonina plays for Chelsea is to be determined. Many of soccer’s biggest clubs stockpile prospects only to loan them to teams that can offer regular playing time.“The moment you start to get comfortable is the moment you stop improving,” Slonina told the Tribune last year when asked about his work ethic. “It’s always about that mindset of never being comfortable, putting yourself in uncomfortable situations because that’s what really grows us.
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