Chelsea sign Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa
Summary
Emiliano Martinez, Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper, has joined Chelsea from Aston Villa. He signed a three-year contract and will be Chelsea’s new first-choice goalkeeper under manager Xabi Alonso.Key Facts
- Emiliano Martinez helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.
- Chelsea signed Martinez from Aston Villa for about £7.5 million to £10 million.
- Martinez is 33 years old and has a three-year contract with Chelsea.
- He started his career in London with Arsenal but played mostly on loan before joining Villa in 2020.
- Martinez played over 250 games for Aston Villa and was key in their Europa League win last season.
- Chelsea’s current goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez, has faced criticism recently.
- Another player, Nicolas Jackson, also moved from Chelsea to Aston Villa this summer.
- Villa signed a young goalkeeper, Zion Suzuki, before Martinez left.
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