 Robert Sanchez has heaped praise on former Brighton team-mate Levi Colwill and told Kepa Arrizabalaga he wants to be Chelsea's No. 1 following his move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy Spanish goalkeeper Sanchez was unveiled as Chelsea's latest summer signing on Saturday in a £25m deal from Brighton. The 25-year-old, who made 23 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season before losing his starting place to Jason Steele, has signed a seven-year deal in west London. Mauricio Pochettino was keen to sign a new shot-stopper to provide cover and competition for current No. 1 Arrizabalaga, after Chelsea sold Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. Sanchez has no plans to warm the bench at Stamford Bridge, however, and wants to become Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper following his 'exciting' move to Stamford Bridge. '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. Sanchez will compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Reuters) '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. Colwill is expected to play a key role for Chelsea this season after impressing on loan at Brighton last term, while ex-Seagulls star Cucurella completed a £60m move to west London this time last year. 'I spent last season with Levi and we've got a really good friendship now,' San){kind=link}
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Robert Sanchez has heaped praise on former Brighton team-mate Levi Colwill and told Kepa Arrizabalaga he wants to be Chelsea’s No. 1 following his move to Stamford Bridge.
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Spanish goalkeeper Sanchez was unveiled as Chelsea’s latest summer signing on Saturday in a £25m deal from Brighton.
The 25-year-old, who made 23 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season before losing his starting place to Jason Steele, has signed a seven-year deal in west London.