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Emiliano Martínez joins Chelsea from Aston Villa on three-year deal

Chelsea has officially signed Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract. The deal, reported to be worth approximately £7.5 million (€8.7 million), follows Martínez's successful six-year tenure at Villa, where he won the UEFA Europa League.

Martínez made an immediate impact, starting in Chelsea's Premier League match against Brighton just hours after his arrival. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised the 33-year-old's experience and charisma, noting his ability to create a positive connection with the squad. The signing follows a period of instability in the Chelsea goal, with Robert Sánchez facing potential departure after recent performances.

The transfer is part of a highly active period of business between Chelsea and Aston Villa, which has seen multiple players move between the clubs this summer, including Morgan Rogers and Nicolas Jackson. Despite the frequent transactions, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery characterized the relationship between the two clubs as competitive rather than friendly, describing the dealings as purely economic.

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Argentina · Aston Villa · Chelsea FC · Emiliano Martínez · Morgan Rogers · Premier League · Robert Sánchez · Unai Emery · Xabi Alonso

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