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Chelsea signs Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Chelsea signs Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million
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Chelsea has finalized the signing of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. The 33-year-old, who previously expressed a desire to leave Villa, joins Chelsea after criticism of their current goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez. Martinez, a World Cup winner with Argentina, has signed a three-year contract and aims to bring success to his new club. He has been a key figure for Aston Villa since joining in 2020 and helped them achieve a Europa League victory last season. Villa confirmed his departure and expressed appreciation for his contributions.

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  • •Chelsea completes signing of Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.
  • •Martinez joins for £7.5 million on a three-year deal.
  • •Goalkeeper criticized following Chelsea's recent performances.
  • •Martinez helped Villa win the Europa League last season.
  • •Aston Villa acknowledges Martinez's impactful tenure at the club.
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  • 8:53 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea complete surprise signing of Emiliano Martinez as World Cup winner finally gets his move
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Comes after criticism of Chelsea’s current number one Robert Sanchez

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