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  "title": "Chelsea sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa",
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  "published": "2026-08-30T10:26:16.000Z",
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  "account": "Chelsea have secured the signature of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, the club confirmed on Sunday. The 33-year-old, a key member of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning team, has committed to a three-year contract with Chelsea. In a statement on the club's website, Martinez expressed his delight at joining the Premier League side, saying, \"I'm over the moon and can't wait to get started. I want to be successful here and bring that winning mentality to this football club, which has a history of titles.\" Martinez, who joined Arsenal from Independiente at 17 and moved to Aston Villa in 2020, made 256 appearances for Villa and played a crucial role in their UEFA Europa League triumph. He also earned 67 caps for Argentina, including victories in the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup.",
  "summary": "Chelsea officially signs Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa. Discover details of his three-year contract and his a Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-sign-argentina-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-from-aston-villa/",
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        "title": "Chelsea sign Argentina ‘stopper Martinez from Villa",
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