Chelsea summer signing Asmir Begovic has claimed the he can usurp Thibaut Courtois to become the club’s number-one, according to reports from the Daily Mail.

Begovic joined the Blues from Stoke City in an £8million deal as a replacement for veteran Petr Cech, who was sold to Arsenal.

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And although he was brought in to become Thibaut Courtois’ back-up, the 28-year-old has no regrets making the move to Stamford Bridge despite the knowledge he is likely to get less playing time.

However, the Bosnia and Herzegovina international is ready to test himself and challenge Courtois for the position.

"Obviously everyone has their opinion but for me it was more of a challenge to try something different," said Begovic.

"I think I was at that stage where I want to test myself against the best and that's ultimately what I've come here to do. Even after the first week you can see the quality here and how they can improve you with the levels and demands here.

"It was tough for the fact that I had a lot of ties and good relationships with Stoke City after five-and-a-half years and it was difficult to leave it behind.

"I want to test myself against Thibaut, he's one of the best goalkeepers in the world but I believe in myself. Hopefully every time I can show everybody what I'm all about and ultimately help this team. We all have to play our part and at a club like this I think you get to do so.

"There have been no guarantees. The challenge that's here, the manager and players was what attracted to me and that was a big part of my decision. I'll back myself, absolutely. I'll be keeping my head down and working hard to see how I can help this team in the future."

Chelsea have been relatively quiet in the transfer market, with only Begovic and Radamel Falcao’s loan deal as their major summer signings.

Now Blues manager Jose Mourinho is keen on a back-up left back following the departure of Filipe Luis back to Atletico Madrid, with the Brazilian failing to settle in the Premier League after just being signed a year ago.