Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 2 Sept 2026
Emiliano Martinez's Chelsea Move Hailed as Signing of Summer
Chelsea's new goalkeeper has been tipped as the best Premier League signing this window.
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player
Player
Emiliano Martinez
From
Aston Villa
To
Chelsea
Fee
£7.5 million
What happened. Chelsea completed the £7.5 million signing of Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, and he made his debut in a 4-3 win over Brighton.
- Martinez started the match against Brighton on Sunday.
- Robert Sanchez moved on loan to Como after being replaced.
- Pundits have called the move the best of the summer.
Martinez's arrival could solve Chelsea's long-standing goalkeeping issues.
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