Emiliano Martinez Arrives in London to Sign Two-Year Chelsea Deal
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has arrived in London to complete his move to Chelsea after the two clubs agreed on a £7.5 million transfer fee. The Argentina international, 33, is expected to undergo a medical. The move comes as Chelsea seek to strengthen their goalkeeping department following concerns over the performances of first-choice goalkeeper [...] The post Emiliano Martinez…
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has arrived in London to finalize his £7.5 million move to Chelsea. The 33-year-old Argentine international is set to undergo a medical ahead of signing a two-year deal with the Premier League club. Chelsea is seeking to bolster their goalkeeping options in light of concerns over the performances of first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The move comes after Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham, where Sanchez made two costly errors. Martinez is expected to provide competition and experience for Chelsea's goalkeeping department alongside Mike Penders, who joined from Genk for £17 million. Villa has accepted Martinez's departure following their signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
His move to Chelsea comes as part of a series of deals between the two clubs, including the signing of Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117 million and the loan of Alejandro Garnacho to Villa. Nicolas Jackson is also close to completing a move to reunite with his former Villarreal manager Unai Emery. Despite interest from Juventus, Martinez opted for Chelsea, avoiding concerns over a finger injury.
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