Chelsea agree deal with Aston Villa to sign Emiliano Martinez

Posted by Nationwide Newsnet | 28 Aug, 2026

English Premier League team Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The 33-year-old is set to undergo a medical facility in London on Friday.

The capture of Martinez follows concerns over the performances of Robert Sanchez, particularly in the wake of Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham.

Villa have been willing to sell Martinez since signing Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma this month.

It is also the latest in a series of deals between Chelsea and Villa.

The Blues signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117 million, while Alejandro Garnacho moved in the opposite direction on an initial loan deal last month.

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