Business & Finance
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]