Emi Martinez switches to Chelsea number one shirt after Robert Sanchez departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez has switched to the number one jersey following the departure of Robert Sanchez to Como. Martinez previously donned the number 26 shirt, a choice he made after consultation with Chelsea legend John Terry. Despite the change, Martinez initially debuted for the club wearing the number 26 against Brighton. Chelsea management announced that fans who purchased a 26 shirt from official club channels may have the jersey signed by Martinez as a gesture of goodwill. Supporters must present their shirts along with proof of purchase at Stamford Bridge by October 4 to receive the signature. Martinez is set to wear his new number one kit during the upcoming match against his former club, Arsenal, on Sunday.
- •Emi Martinez replaces the departed Robert Sanchez as Chelsea's number one.
- •Martinez previously wore number 26, honoring the legacy of John Terry.
- •Fans can have Martinez 26 shirts signed by the goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge.
- •The deadline to arrange for the signature is October 4.
- •Martinez will wear the new number one shirt against Arsenal this Sunday.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Emi Martinez makes unique gesture to Chelsea fans after changing squad number
"The Argentine goalkeeper initially took the No 26, after a conversation with Blues legend John Terry, but after Robert Sanchez’s departure, he has opted to switch to the No 1 jersey
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