Emi Martinez approves move to Chelsea ahead of Arsenal clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Emi Martinez has approved a move to Chelsea as Aston Villa prepares to replace him with Zion Suzuki. Chelsea's management, led by head coach Xabi Alonso, is assessing the signing, which could see Martinez debut against his former club Arsenal on September 6. Chelsea must first sell a goalkeeper before finalizing the transfer. Martinez had a disappointing year with Villa, finishing outside the top-10 in clean sheets while the club won the Europa League. The upcoming transfer deadline adds urgency to the negotiations.
- •Martinez approved the move to Chelsea.
- •Villa is set to replace him with Zion Suzuki.
- •Chelsea is in talks to assess the signing.
- •Martinez could debut against Arsenal on September 6.
- •Chelsea needs to sell a goalkeeper first.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Gunner approves move to Chelsea
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