Chelsea signs Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

Chelsea has reached an agreement to acquire Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for a transfer fee of 9 million euros. The 34-year-old international, who has played for the Villans since 2020, has agreed to a contract lasting until 2028 with an option to extend for an additional year. The deal follows Chelsea's search for a more reliable option in goal after skepticism regarding current keeper Robert Sanchez during the start of the new Premier League season.

Martinez, who previously won the Europa League with Aston Villa, is expected to travel to London this coming weekend to undergo mandatory medical examinations before finalizing the agreement. This transfer concludes recent speculation surrounding the goalkeeper, who was previously linked to a move to Juventus. Sources indicate that both clubs expressed optimism throughout the negotiation process, with Martinez providing his personal approval for the transfer to Stamford Bridge.