Chelsea signs Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on three-year deal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea officially announced the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez on August 30, 2026. The 33-year-old has agreed to a three-year contract after joining from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £7.5 million. Martínez has served as Argentina’s starting keeper, contributing to their World Cup victory in 2022 and the Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024. His move follows Villa's recent acquisition of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, indicating an anticipated shift in their squad. Martínez is expected to take over the starting role at Chelsea, where performance issues at goalkeeper have been a concern.
- •Emiliano Martínez joins Chelsea from Aston Villa.
- •The deal is reported to be worth £7.5 million.
- •Martínez won the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or in 2023 and 2024.
- •He is expected to replace Robert Sánchez as the starting goalkeeper.
- •Zion Suzuki's signing at Villa facilitated Martínez's departure.
- 9:58 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea signs Argentina's World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a 3-year contract
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Argentina 'stopper Martinez from Villa
"Chelsea made official the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez on Sunday. The English club said the 33-year-old goalkeeper, who won the World Cup in 2022, has signed a three-year deal, joining from Aston Villa. Martínez is set to take over the starting goalkeeping spot in Xabi Alonso's squad, which saw Robert Sánchez struggle again in the team's Premier League opener against Fulham.
"Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club announced Sunday.He was a key player in Unai Emery's Europa League-winning squad from last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:58 AMChelsea signs Argentina's World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a 3-year contract
Chelsea made official the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez on Sunday. The English club said the 33-year-old goalkeeper, who won the World Cup in 2022, has signed a three-year deal, joining from Aston Villa. Martínez is set to take over the starting goalkeeping spot in Xabi Alonso's squad, which saw Robert Sánchez struggle again in the team's Premier League opener against Fulham.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:50 AMChelsea sign Argentina 'stopper Martinez from Villa
Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club announced Sunday.He was a key player in Unai Emery's Europa League-winning squad from last season.
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