Chelsea have reached an agreement to acquire Robert Sanchez, the Brighton goalkeeper, for an initial fee of £25 million with possible additional payments based on performance. The move comes as Chelsea seeks to strengthen their goalkeeper position after the departure of Edouard Mendy to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
At 25 years old, Sanchez is set to vie with Kepa Arrizabalaga for the starting goalkeeper role at Chelsea. Notably, he has prior connections with the club’s coaching staff, as Chelsea’s goalkeeping coach, Ben Roberts, previously worked with him during their time together at Brighton.
Sanchez’s football journey began at Brighton’s academy when he joined at the age of 15 from Levante in 2013. Following loan spells at Forest Green and Rochdale, he made his debut for Brighton in November 2020 and established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for nearly two years.
The Spanish shot-stopper was also called up to the national team in 2021 and was part of the squads for Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, earning two caps in friendly matches.
In the 2022-23 Premier League season, Sanchez temporarily lost his place in the team to Jason Steele but still featured in Brighton’s FA Cup semi-final defeat against Manchester United.
With 90 appearances under his belt for Brighton, Sanchez had a contract set to run until June 2025, but he will now join Chelsea to take on new challenges in his football career.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Goalkeeper
Q: What is the news about Robert Sanchez and Chelsea?
A: The news is about Chelsea agreeing to sign Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for an initial fee of £25 million, with possible add-ons. Sanchez will be challenging Kepa Arrizabalaga for the number one spot in the team.
Q: What is Robert Sanchez’s football background?
A: Robert Sanchez has been with Brighton since he joined their academy at the age of 15 in 2013. After loan spells with Forest Green and Rochdale, he made his debut for Brighton in November 2020 and became their first-choice goalkeeper for almost two years.
Q: Has Robert Sanchez represented Spain in international football?
A: Yes, Robert Sanchez was called up to the Spanish national team in 2021 and was part of their squads for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament and the 2022 World Cup. He earned two caps for Spain in friendly matches.
Q: Why is Chelsea in need of a new goalkeeper?
A: Chelsea needs a new goalkeeper because they sold Edouard Mendy to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, creating a vacancy in the goalkeeping position.
Q: How long was Robert Sanchez’s contract at Brighton?
A: Robert Sanchez’s contract at Brighton was set to run until June 2025.
More about Goalkeeper
- BBC Sport: Chelsea agree deal to sign Brighton goalkeeper for initial £25m
- Chelsea FC Official Website
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC Official Website
- Robert Sanchez – Transfermarkt Profile
- Premier League Official Website
