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Chelsea agree to sign Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chelsea agree to sign Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa

Summary

Chelsea have finalized a deal with Aston Villa for goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The transfer, confirmed by David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, is a permanent move valued at £7.5 million. Martínez, a world champion with Argentina, will join Chelsea on a two-year contract with an option for a third season. This signing bolsters Chelsea's goalkeeping options amidst a squad rebuild. Details regarding his medical and official presentation are still pending.

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•Chelsea to sign Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million.
•Martínez has been Aston Villa's first-choice goalkeeper.
•He will join Chelsea on a two-year contract with an option for a third.
•Transfer aims to enhance Chelsea's rebuilding efforts.
•Medical details and presentation date are not disclosed.

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6:10 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Chelsea seal Dibu Martínez deal, say Ornstein and Romano

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Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the signing of Emiliano Martínez.The deal, first reported by David Ornstein (The Athletic) and Fabrizio Romano, has been agreed as a permanent t...
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