Argentine star has signed two-year deal at Chelsea
August 29, 2026 02:13
According to journalist Gaston Edul, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has agreed a move to Chelsea and has signed a two-year contract after undergoing a medical. EyeFootball reports the clubs settled on a £7.5m fee for the transfer.
The report notes Martínez is 33 and a World Cup winner. Chelsea’s established number one, Robert Sánchez, could see his position challenged following the move.
KEY CONTEXT
- Edul says Martínez was offered to Chelsea earlier in the week and Villa and Chelsea reached an agreement that led to the reported deal.
- Sánchez has been Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper for several seasons.
- Sánchez made a notable mistake in Chelsea’s 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham in the season opener.
- Chelsea’s next fixtures mentioned in the report include matches against Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal.
- The summer transfer window closes on September 1, 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
A deadline-window signing of an experienced, high-profile goalkeeper would immediately affect Chelsea’s goalkeeping options. With Sánchez established as the starter but coming off a high-profile error, the arrival of Martínez — if confirmed — could prompt a change in selection and influence Chelsea’s readiness for upcoming fixtures highlighted in the report.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Official confirmation from Chelsea and Aston Villa on the completion of the transfer and the terms cited by the journalist.
- Whether Martínez is named to start and when Chelsea will hand him his debut, with the report suggesting that could come as soon as next weekend.
- Whether Sánchez retains his starting role for the upcoming matches referenced.
KEY FACTS
- Journalist Gaston Edul reported Emiliano Martínez has signed a two-year deal with Chelsea.