OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign Emi Martinez as full first team upgrade continues

Chelsea have added a new goalkeeper to their roster as the Blues continue to improve their squad rapidly.

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Chelsea are about to play Brighton in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, but having three games this week hasn’t slowed them down in terms of transfers.

They’ve even added a new player this morning. Emi Martinez has signed from Aston Villa for a sum believed to be below £10m.

He steps into the team instantly as first choice. Robert Sanchez is left out entirely, and will presumably be sold or loaned in the next 48 hours if possible.

Chelsea get their top goalkeeper at last

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Emiliano Martinez of Chelsea interacts with fans as he arrives at the stadium before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea fans have never been happy with Sanchez, and will be delighted by this addition. Even just the boost it gives us this season is massive. It seems Alonso saw one game of Sanchez in the Premier League (his mistake got Fulham back into the game last week) and decided he had had enough.

Martinez may be past his best, but he’s still a better goalkeeper than Sanchez. Perhaps more importantly, he’s a big character and won’t collapse the team’s morale when he makes a mistake like Sanchez does.

In other news…

Chelsea’s team for today’s game is out, and it’s got some interesting selections from Xabi Alonso.