{
  "id": 4385281,
  "title": "Chelsea complete surprise signing of Emiliano Martinez as World Cup winner finally gets his move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/chelsea-complete-surprise-signing-of-emiliano-martinez-as-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:53:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-complete-surprise-signing-emiliano-085335771.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea have completed a surprise signing with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, from Aston Villa. The Argentine international, who has been linked to leaving Villa for the past two summers, has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea for £7.5 million. This move comes after criticism of Chelsea's current goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez. Martinez, who won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and twice won the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, expressed his delight at joining the club, stating that it was an easy decision for him and his family. The goalkeeper highlighted his desire to win at Chelsea, a club known for its title successes, and emphasized his commitment to giving 100% in every game and training session. Martinez, who joined Villa in 2020, played a key role in the team's rise to the top of English football, including their UEFA Europa League triumph last season. Prior to his Villa days, he had a successful international career with Argentina, including winning the Copa América and a FIFA World Cup. Villa confirmed Martinez's departure, praising his contributions to the club's recent successes and wishing him all the best in his new chapter.",
  "summary": "Comes after criticism of Chelsea’s current number one Robert Sanchez",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea signs 33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa",
    "Martinez signs three-year contract worth £7.5 million",
    "Martinez won 2022 World Cup with Argentina and twice won Yashin Trophy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Chelsea land two-time world’s best goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on three-year deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/chelsea-land-two-time-worlds-best-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-on",
        "published": "2026-08-30T11:10:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}