Chelsea have finalized the acquisition of Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez from Brighton and Hove Albion for £25 million, which includes add-ons and a sell-on clause.
The official statement from Chelsea confirms that Sanchez has signed a seven-year contract and will soon be joining the first-team squad at Cobham.
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Aged 25, Sanchez will provide cover and competition for Spain’s fellow international goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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Chelsea decided to bolster their goalkeeping ranks after parting ways with Edouard Mendy, who moved to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli earlier in the summer.
Sanchez, who holds two caps for Spain, developed through Brighton’s academy but slipped behind Jason Steele in the pecking order during the last season.
