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Chelsea agrees £7.5m deal for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Chelsea agrees £7.5m deal for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez
Summary

Chelsea has agreed to a £7.5m transfer deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The 33-year-old Argentina international is set to undergo a medical in London, addressing concerns over current No. 1 Robert Sanchez's performances. Martinez became surplus to requirements at Villa after the arrival of Zion Suzuki from Parma. The deal is part of a series of transfers between the two clubs, which have a history of dealings, including Chelsea's recent signing of Morgan Rogers. Martinez was previously a target for Juventus, but that move fell through.

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Status Watch
  • •Chelsea confirms a £7.5m deal for Emi Martinez from Aston Villa.
  • •Martinez will undergo a medical in London as part of the transfer.
  • •The move follows concerns about Robert Sanchez's recent performances.
  • •Villa signed Zion Suzuki for nearly £30m, making Martinez available.
  • •Chelsea and Villa have a history of transactions, strengthening their ties.
Latest Updates
  • 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa
  • 8:44 AMThe Guardian Sport — Emiliano Martínez finally gets his Villa exit with £7.5m move to Chelsea
  • 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Emiliano Martinez Closes In On Chelsea Move After Robert Sanchez Error
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea agree deal to sign World Cup winner
  • 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea land major £7.5m coup as Emiliano Martinez deal with Aston Villa is agreed
  • 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea agree cut price Emiliano Martinez transfer while Blues striker heads to Villa
  • 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez
  • 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea, Aston Villa agree £7.5m Emiliano Martínez transfer — report
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Argentinian set to displace Sánchez as Blues’ No 1 ‘Coming to Chelsea was an easy decision to make’ Chelsea have completed the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. The 33-year-old, who has been agitating to leave Villa for the last two summers, has finally got his wish as he has moved for £7.5m, signing a three-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Martínez, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and twice secured the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, is set to displace Robert Sánchez as Chelsea’s No 1 goalkeeper. Continue reading...

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Six weeks ago, Emiliano Martinez was Aston Villa’s captain and undisputed first choice. Now he is closing in on a move to Chelsea, the outcome of a goalkeeper shuffle that has consumed Stamford Bridge from the moment Robert Sanchez made a mistake at Fulham on Monday. Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee with Villa to…

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Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.The Blues have finally reinforced their goalkeeping area, bringing one of the Premier League’s most e...

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