{
  "id": 4378818,
  "title": "✅ Arrival confirmed at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea sign Dibu Martínez",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/arrival-confirmed-at-stamford-bridge-chelsea-sign-dibu-martinez",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arrival-confirmed-stamford-bridge-chelsea-081300180.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Emiliano Dibu Martínez from Aston Villa. The Argentine goalkeeper brings a wealth of experience and trophy haul to the London club. Arriving from Villa Park in 2020, Dibu quickly established himself as a key player, earning the admiration of fans and experts alike. His performances, characterized by remarkable saves and commanding presence, led him to become a revered figure at the club. Martínez's impact extended beyond club football, as he became an integral part of the Argentine national team. Under his leadership, Argentina achieved remarkable success, winning two Copa América titles and the World Cup in Qatar 2022, with Dibu playing a pivotal role in the penalty shootouts. Internationally, he has been recognized for his excellence, winning the Yashin Trophy twice (2023 and 2024) and receiving two FIFA The Best awards. Chelsea will benefit greatly from Dibu's skill, competitive spirit, and indelible mark on the game as he embarks on his new chapter at Stamford Bridge.",
  "summary": "Aston Villa officially confirmed the departure of Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez. The historic Argentine goalkeeper was sold outright to Chelsea, bringing an unforgettable spell in Birmingham to a close as...",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea signs Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Dibu Martínez from Aston Villa.",
    "Martínez won Copa América twice and World Cup 2022 with Argentina.",
    "Dibu earned Yashin Trophy twice (2023, 2024) and FIFA The Best awards."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Chelsea sign World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/chelsea-sign-world-cup-winning-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-from",
        "published": "2026-08-30T08:12:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}