Emiliano Martínez is officially a Chelsea player. The London club announced on 30 August 2026 that the Argentina goalkeeper had arrived from Aston Villa and signed a three-year contract.
Chelsea's confirmation completes a transfer process that had been reported earlier in the week. The club also released the first images of Martínez as their new player, but did not disclose the fee, salary or any possible bonuses.
Reuters and Sky Sports report a fee of £7.5 million. That figure remains a reported financial term rather than a fact confirmed by Chelsea or Aston Villa.
STATUS: OFFICIAL — the transfer and three-year contract are confirmed by Chelsea; the fee remains reported.
SOURCES: Chelsea FC; Reuters, 30 August 2026.
