Martinez debuts for Chelsea five hours after signing confirmed

Chelsea confirmed Emiliano Martinez's £7.5 million signing from Aston Villa on 30 August 2026. Five hours later, the Argentine started in goal against Brighton at Stamford Bridge, with manager Xabi Alonso throwing him straight into the XI. Chelsea won 4-3, conceding three but blaming none on their new keeper, who replaced the error-prone Robert Sanchez.