Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, has joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a £7.5 million deal. He signed a three-year contract, potentially structured as two years with an option for a third. The transfer follows Aston Villa’s acquisition of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, making Martinez’s departure inevitable. A 2022 World Cup winner and two-time Yashin Trophy recipient, Martinez is determined to win a Premier League title he has never claimed before. His arrival comes after Chelsea opened their 2025/26 season with a 3-2 defeat to Fulham, where incumbent goalkeeper Robert Sánchez faced criticism.
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