Representatives offer Martínez to Chelsea
Martínez’s representatives offered him to Chelsea, who were considering signing the 33-year-old goalkeeper before the transfer window closes.
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Kieran Gill reported that Martínez was registered in time to play Brighton and announced on a two-year deal with an option for a third year.
Chelsea have officially signed and registered Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million on a two-year contract with an option for a third year. He was registered in time to be eligible for Brighton, with selection now up to Alonso.
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Chelsea consider Martínez move
Chelsea considered Martínez as an option in internal talks, while no negotiations had taken place between Tottenham and the goalkeeper.
94% stage support@FabrizioRomano,@Matt_Law_DT,@FabrizioRomanoChelsea reach verbal Martínez agreement
Chelsea reached a verbal club-to-club agreement with Aston Villa for a £7.5 million permanent transfer after Martínez approved the move.
75% stage support@Matt_Law_DT,@FabrizioRomano,@David_OrnsteinMartínez agrees personal terms
Chelsea negotiated with Martínez’s camp, and the goalkeeper agreed personal terms for the proposed move from Aston Villa.
75% stage support@FabrizioRomano,@kierangill_DMChelsea reportedly sign Martínez
Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea had signed Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million on a two-year contract until June 2028, with an option until June 2029.
0% stage support@FabrizioRomanoMartínez undergoes Chelsea medical
Fabrizio Romano reported that Martínez was in London for medical tests ahead of contract signing at Chelsea, with the deal valid until June 2028 and an option for a further season.
60% stage support@FabrizioRomanoChelsea register Martínez in time
Kieran Gill reported that Martínez was registered in time to be eligible against Brighton and announced by Chelsea on a two-year deal with an option for a third year.
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Interest94% evidence support3 posts
Current summary
Chelsea are considering signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, with internal talks taking place, and the player is open to moving to Stamford Bridge even without European football.
🚨🇦🇷 No negotiations so far between Tottenham and Emiliano Martínez. Chelsea are considering this possibility with internal talks. https://t.co/9hDCE6tx7c
Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez and it’s believed the player is open to a move to Stamford Bridge #cfc #avfc
🚨🇦🇷 Emiliano Martínez would say yes to Chelsea move, open to join if #CFC decide to proceed with the deal. Dibu would be open to joining Chelsea even without European football this season. Up to Chelsea. https://t.co/23qCKQcLy2
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Current summary
Emiliano Martínez has been offered to Chelsea by his representatives, and Chelsea are considering signing the 33-year-old goalkeeper before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea have been offered Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. #CFC considering. Current options heading into 2026-27 are Robert Sanchez & Mike Penders. Follows @David_Ornstein
🚨 EXCL: Emiliano Martinez offered to Chelsea by representatives & west London club considering possibility of signing 33yo goalkeeper before transfer window finishes. #AVFC open to Argentina int’l exit after Zion Suzuki made No1 + #CFC keen @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/y6ZUvgNWI6
Player negotiations75% evidence support3 posts
Current summary
Emiliano Martínez wants the move to Chelsea, with personal terms reportedly agreed for a £7.5m transfer; Chelsea’s decision and remaining negotiations are still pending.
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa to Chelsea. £7.5m. Personal terms agreed. Meanwhile, Robert Sanchez & Mike Penders currently warming up at Stamford Bridge
🚨🔵 Emiliano Martínez already said yes to Chelsea project. He wants the move and hopes for #CFC switch ahead of the deadline. Tottenham are currently not involved as they are happy (so far) with Kinsky and Dubravka. Decision up to Chelsea. Internal talks ongoing. https://t.co/Byc9mS00Kp
🚨🔵 Chelsea are in negotiations with Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez camp over possible late move. The Argentinian goalkeeper has been offered to #CFC as Suzuki will be the starting GK at Villa, as @David_Ornstein reports. Talks ongoing; Chelsea considering this option. Dibu, keen. https://t.co/NjziiInxZ4
Club negotiations60% evidence support1 post
Current summary
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal with Aston Villa to sign Emiliano Martínez on a permanent transfer.
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5million deal to sign Emi Martinez from Aston Villa. Martinez will move to Stamford Bridge on a permanent move #cfc #avfc
Full agreement75% evidence support3 posts
Current summary
Chelsea have reached a verbal club-to-club agreement with Aston Villa to sign Emiliano Martínez permanently for £7.5m, with Martínez approving the move. He is set to join Chelsea on a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
RT @DAZNFutbol: 🚨🇦🇷 FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS IT ➡️ 🧤 DIBU MARTÍNEZ IS GOING TO CHELSEA! 🔵 💰 7.5 million pounds 📄 2-year contract…
🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea reach agreement with Aston Villa to sign Emi Martinez. Permanent deal for 33yo #AVFC goalkeeper worth £7.5m & Argentina international to join #CFC on 2y contract + option to extend at Stamford Bridge by further 12 months @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/onMvgCFTPY
🚨💣 BREAKING: Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Emiliano Martínez, HERE WE GO! 🔵🇦🇷 Club to club agreement with Aston Villa on fee worth £7.5m for permanent move. Dibu gave green light to #CFC yesterday and clubs agreed on terms today, as @TeleFootball reported. https://t.co/YXs62PwB2s
Medical60% evidence support1 post
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Emiliano Martínez is in London for medical tests ahead of signing a Chelsea contract, reportedly valid until June 2028 with an option for an additional season.
🔵🇦🇷 Emiliano Martínez, in London today for medical tests and then contract signing at Chelsea. Deal valid until June 2028 with option for further season. https://t.co/Hmdr1gwghs
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Chelsea are reported to have signed Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5m on a two-year contract until June 2028, with an option to extend until June 2029; however, Kieran Gill reports that he still needed to be signed by 12 noon UK time to be eligible to face Brighton.
🔵🇦🇷 All documents have been signed by Chelsea and Aston Villa for Emiliano Martínez deal. £7.5m fee to Aston Villa. https://t.co/33TqdNwerx
For Emiliano Martinez to be eligible to face Brighton on Sunday, Chelsea would need to sign him by 12noon UK time today, otherwise Xabi Alonso will have to choose between Mike Penders and Robert Sanchez
🔵🇦🇷 Chelsea have signed Emiliano Dibu Martínez on £7.5m deal from Aston Villa, two year contract until June 2028. The agreement includes an option until June 2029. https://t.co/fswcvb2c8T
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Current summary
Emiliano Martínez was registered in time to be eligible for Chelsea against Brighton, with Chelsea announcing him on a two-year contract with an option for a third year after a £7.5m move from Aston Villa.
Understand Martinez was registered in time to be eligible to play today. Announced by Chelsea on a 2+1 deal. Cost £7.5m from Aston Villa. Up to Alonso who he selects vs Brighton