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Martinez Assigned No. 26 Shirt Following Chelsea Move

By Zee Dladla | 30.08.2026 | Sports Last Updated On 30.08.2026

Martinez Assigned No. 26 Shirt Following Chelsea Move

Emiliano Martinez will wear Chelsea’s No. 26 shirt after completing his move to the London club.

The Argentine goalkeeper has received his squad number before the start of the new season, confirming the shirt he will use for Chelsea.

Martinez arrived from Aston Villa in a transfer reported to be worth £7.5 million. His arrival adds considerable Premier League and international experience to the Blues’ squad.

The 33-year-old is expected to bring both competition and know-how to the goalkeeping position as Chelsea get ready for the upcoming campaign.

Supporters at Stamford Bridge will now see Martinez in the No. 26 shirt as he begins the latest stage of his career in English football.

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Zee Dladla
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Zibuyile began her media journey as a sales intern at Mediamark (Kagiso Media) before moving into digital content creation for ZAlebs.com. Over four years, she helped evolve the platform from a simple blog into one of South Africa's leading independent entertainment news sites.

Following ZAlebs' transition to Celebrity Worx in 2016, Zibuyile was promoted to Executive Editor, recognized for her sharp audience insight and ability to match editorial with branded content. Highlights of her time include a Bookmark Award nomination, judging TLC's Next Great Presenter, reporting from the MTV EMAs, and building partnerships with radio stations like YFM, Cliff Central, and Good Hope FM.

Her editorial work also expanded to include fast-growing digital verticals—such as lifestyle tech, online entertainment, and gambling-related content—tailored to evolving reader interests and brand opportunities.

Published on 30.08.2026
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