Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Chelsea Sign Argentina World Cup Winner Martinez From Aston Villa
Chelsea signed Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.
He agreed to play for Chelsea for three years.
The exact transfer fee was not announced, but reports said it was about £7.5 million.
Martinez spent six seasons at Aston Villa and helped the club win the Europa League.
He also helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
Before Villa, he played for Arsenal after starting in Independiente’s youth system.
At Chelsea, he may compete with Robert Sanchez to become the regular goalkeeper.
Martinez said he wants to win trophies and give his best for the club.
The reports disagree about whether he made 213 or 256 appearances for Villa and describe his 2026 international record differently.
Chelsea signed 33-year-old Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract.
Financial terms were officially undisclosed, though British media reported a fee of about £7.5 million.
Martinez spent six seasons at Aston Villa and helped the club win the UEFA Europa League.
He previously developed at Independiente and Arsenal before joining Aston Villa in 2020.
Martinez is expected to compete with Robert Sanchez for Chelsea’s starting goalkeeper position, while reports differ on his Villa appearance total and 2026 international record.
- Who
- Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
- What
- Chelsea signed Martinez on a three-year deal.
- When
- The signing was announced on Sunday; one report said it came a day before the transfer deadline.
- Where
- Martinez moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea.
- Why
- Chelsea are strengthening their goalkeeping options, while Martinez said he wants to win titles with the club.
- Contract
- Three years
- Reported fee
- About £7.5 million; official financial terms were not disclosed.
- Age
- 33
- Villa tenure
- Six seasons, from his 2020 move from Arsenal
- Villa honors
- UEFA Europa League winner
- International honors
- 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and Copa America winner in 2021 and 2024
- Reported Villa appearances
- Sources cite either 213 or 256 appearances.
Sources
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