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Martinez is eighth Chelsea-Villa deal in four years
After Emiliano Martinez's move, BBC Sport looks at why Aston Villa and Chelsea have become one of the Premier League’s busiest transfer partnerships since 2022.
BBC Sport · August 30, 2026
Chelsea have signed Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m - the eighth deal between the two clubs in the past four years.
The 33-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2022, has moved to Stamford Bridge on a three-year deal.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Martinez joined Villa in 2020 and made 256 appearances, helping the club win the Europa League last season.
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