Chelsea sign Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

Martinez joins the London club on a three‑year deal worth $10 million after five seasons at Villa.

Argentina’s World Cup 2022 champion Emiliano Martinez has moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea, a decision confirmed by the London‑based club.

“I bring wholehearted commitment to every match and training session, aiming to inspire my teammates and our supporters,” says Martinez in a statement released on Chelsea’s official website.

The 33‑year‑old has secured a three‑year partnership with Chelsea following previous deals valued at £7.5 million elsewhere, according to British media.

Martinez, who began his senior career at Arsenal but never turned into a reliable starter there, now returns to London.

After several loan outings from the Emirates, he transferred to Aston Villa in 2020 and accumulated more than 250 appearances.

He starred in Unai Emery’s Europa League‑winning campaign last season.

With the addition of the flamboyant shot‑stopper, manager Xabi Alonso hopes to solve Chelsea’s persistent defensive problems in goal.

A defender named Robert Sanchez recently drew criticism after Chelsea suffered a 3‑2 defeat to local rivals Fulham to launch a new Premier League season.

Martinez is the second player this summer to switch between the two clubs after striker Nicolas Jackson relocated from Chelsea to Birmingham on Friday.

His exit follows the departures of other Villa Park regulars, including Lucas Digne, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins.

This transition also marks the early arrival of young Japan international Zion Suzuki, who linked up with the side during the transfer window.

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