{
  "id": 3790857,
  "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m deal for Villa’s Martínez – Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/chelsea-agree-7-5m-deal-for-villas-martinez-reports",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:36:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/chelsea-agree-7-5m-deal-for-villas-martinez-reports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea and Aston Villa have agreed to a £7.5 million deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper has given his consent to the move and is set to complete the £7.5 million transfer before the Premier League transfer window closes on September 1. Martínez, who joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020, has been instrumental in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory and helped Villa secure the Europa League last season. Martínez's presence is seen as a solution to Chelsea's concerns over Robert Sánchez's performance during the club's Premier League victory over Fulham. His medical and formalities are expected to be finalized soon.",
  "summary": "Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £7.5m deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa, addressing concerns over their current goalkee Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-agree-7-5m-deal-for-villas-martinez-reports/",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea agree £7.5m deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez",
    "33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper gives consent to move",
    "Transfer finalized before September 1 Premier League deadline"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Chelsea agree £7.5m deal for Villa’s Martínez – Reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/chelsea-agree-7-5m-deal-for-villas-martinez-reports-3793169",
        "published": "2026-08-27T18:48:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}