Big new Chelsea signing sends message to £72M star after JOINING Chelsea

Robert Sanchez has told Kepa Arrizabalaga he wants to be Chelsea’s No. 1 following his move to Stamford Bridge.

After Brighton decided that they no longer wanted Sanchez at the club – CHELSEA made the big decision to make a move for the stopper and bring him to the club on a seven-year deal.

But upon his arrival to the club – Sanchez has revealed that he has no plans to warm the bench at Stamford Bridge, wants to become Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper following his ‘exciting’ move to Stamford Bridge.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID – 

‘I’m really excited,’ he told Chelsea’s official website. ‘It’s an amazing opportunity to work with a coach of that level.

‘We’ve all seen what he’s done at his previous clubs. I think what he brings to clubs is really good and hopefully I suit his playing style.

‘I want to contribute and help the club win trophies. I know it will be a big challenge but I’m ready for it.

‘The opportunities this club will give me are amazing, to develop more as a goalkeeper, to keep learning and to compete for the No. 1 spot and show everyone how good I can be.’

Sanchez will bump into a few familiar faces at CHELSEA , having played with Colwill and fellow Blues defender Marc Cucurella at Brighton.

‘I spent last season with Levi and we’ve got a really good friendship now,’ Sanchez said. ‘I think the spell at Brighton was really good for him, it got him ready for what he’s going to face at Chelsea.

‘He’s a top player and still only 19, so the sky is the limit for him.’

Discussing Sanchez’s departure from the south coast club, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi said: ‘Robert is a good guy and a really good player, but being a coach sometimes means making difficult and painful decisions for the team.

‘I wish him good luck for the future.’

MORE BIG CHELSEA NEWS AND GOSSIP –  

Most Read: Chelsea confirms A formidable presence has joined Powerhouse delighted with move!