Martínez In, Sánchez Out at Chelsea | MLS News

Chelsea just pulled off a major coup by signing Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £10 million on a two-year deal with an option for a third. The Argentine goalkeeper, a World Cup and Europa League winner, is coming in to reignite Chelsea’s trophy-winning streak — and he’s already got his sights set on giving 100% every game. His arrival immediately threatens Robert Sánchez’s starting spot, with the Spaniard reportedly attracting interest from clubs abroad and likely heading out before the window closes. Mike Penders will stay as backup, leaving Sánchez potentially third-choice unless he moves on. Martínez could debut against Brighton this Sunday — a high-stakes test for the new keeper, who brings elite pedigree but also past errors that mirror Sánchez’s struggles. Pressure’s on — but the goalkeeping future at Stamford Bridge just got a lot more exciting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/903dd43008e6d2e1