Chelsea announces the signing of Robert Sanchez for £25 million as the club explains the reason behind the move.
Chelsea have announced the signing of keeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton on a seven-year contract. The Blues cited the Spaniard’s expertise at the highest level as a crucial factor for his pursuit this summer.
Chelsea announces the signing of Robert Sanchez for £25 million.
Following his arrival, Mauricio Pochettino stated unequivocally that he felt a new No. 1 was required to implement his system at Stamford Bridge. Edouard Mendy, who was becoming dissatisfied with being second-choice, was thus permitted to go to join Al Ahli in order to raise finances and fill a hole in the squad.
Several other possibilities were considered, including Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and AC Milan’s Mike Maignan. Chelsea, on the other hand, has taken advantage of Sanchez’s desire to leave Brighton in order to get his services.
The Blues have bought the 25-year-old for a fee of £25 million, plus add-ons. When Sanchez’s arrival was announced, there were numerous suggestions that the motivation for the move was his Premier League experience, having been pushed in at the deep end by Graham Potter during his time at Brighton. “Chelsea Football Club has completed the transfer of keeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton & Hove Albion,” Chelsea said in a statement.
“The Spain international, who has made 87 Premier League appearances, has signed a seven-year contract with Stamford Bridge and will soon join up with the first-team squad at Cobham.” “We’re very pleased to welcome Robert to Chelsea and he adds further quality to our goalkeeping unit,” Chelsea sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart said of his experience with Brighton.
“Robert has repeatedly proved himself in the Premier League and been capped by his country. We are excited to watch him work with Mauricio and his coaching team during the season ahead.”
