Classy gesture! New Chelsea No.1 makes it up to fans who bought his old shirt

One match was all it took for the No.26 to become history: Emi Martinez is officially Chelsea's new No.1.

Details: Chelsea confirmed the Argentine has switched to the No.1 shirt after Robert Sanchez joined Como on loan on deadline day. And for supporters who already bought a Martinez 26 shirt, the keeper has offered a classy fix: he will personally sign every one purchased through official channels, with fans invited to Stamford Bridge with proof of purchase by October 4.

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The number change caps a whirlwind fortnight at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had insisted all summer they were happy with Sanchez and Mike Penders, but two high profile errors from the Spaniard in the opening day win at Fulham triggered a U-turn, and Martinez arrived from Aston Villa for just £7.5 million after his move to Juventus collapsed. He wore the 26 on his debut, a chaotic 4-3 win over Brighton, and now takes the jersey that fits his status as a World Cup and Copa America winner. If he starts Sunday's clash away at Arsenal, the sight of Martinez in the No.1 will complete one of the summer's strangest goalkeeping sagas.

It's worth noting that Martinez reportedly had John Terry's blessing either way, with the Chelsea legend's old No.26 never in contention despite the initial choice of digits.

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