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Chelsea signs goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

The Argentina World Cup winner joins the London club on a reported three-year deal.

The short version

  • Chelsea has announced the signing of 33-year-old goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
  • British media report the deal is worth £7.5 million ($10 million) for a three-year contract.
  • Martinez's move follows Aston Villa's earlier acquisition of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, anticipating his departure.

Key facts

  • Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from Aston Villa, signing a three-year contract.[Al Jazeera]
  • British media reported the transfer deal is worth £7.5 million ($10 million).[Al Jazeera]
  • Martinez spent five years at Aston Villa, making over 250 appearances and contributing to their Europa League-winning campaign last season under Unai Emery.[Al Jazeera]
  • Prior to joining Aston Villa in 2020, Martinez spent several years with Arsenal, which included multiple loan spells.[Al Jazeera]

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