TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 30 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez for £7.5m
Argentina star could start today after sealing deadline-day move from Aston Villa.
E. Martínez
player
Player
Emiliano Martinez
Position
Goalkeeper
From
Aston Villa
To
Chelsea
Fee
£7.5m
What happened. Chelsea completed the signing of Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m on a three-year deal, and he could feature against Brighton today.
- Martinez was registered before the deadline and is eligible to play immediately.
- He said he is fit despite injury rumours and ready to go.
- His arrival is expected to see Robert Sanchez leave the club.
“I want to be successful here. I'm someone who wants to win at everything I do.”
— Emiliano Martinez
Martinez aims to help Chelsea win titles, with competition from Mike Penders for the starting spot.
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