Aston Villa can confirm that Emi Martínez has completed a permanent transfer to Chelsea.
Emi joined the club from Arsenal in 2020 and has been a commanding presence in goal throughout his time at the club, which culminated in him helping Villa win the UEFA Europa League in May.
He earned his first international caps while at Aston Villa, going on to win two Copa América titles and a FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
He was also twice named the world's number one goalkeeper, picking up successive Yashin Trophies in 2023 and 2024 as well as two The Best FIFA Football awards.
With his stellar performances and infectious competitive nature, Emi will always be remembered for his part in our recent journey and success and leaves Aston Villa with the very best wishes of everyone at the football club.
🔵🇦🇷 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.
🔵⚪️ El Deportivo oficializa la llegada de Adama... ¡Y así queda su plantilla!
✅ 8 incorporaciones:
🇪🇸 Leo Román (9M€)
🇵🇱 Bright Ede (6M€)
🇩🇰 Asp Jensen (6M€)
🇮🇹 Amatucci (2,5M€)
🇬🇦 Aubameyang (1,5M€)
🇳🇱 Gijselhart (1M€)
🇪🇸 Adama (libre)
🇪🇸 Angeliño (cesión)
Solo en la Premier League un equipo que estuvo a nada de descender, puede gastarse casi 500 millones de dólares en fichajes para la temporada siguiente
#OJOALDATO - Los únicos CINCO jugadores alemanes que marcaron en su primer partido en TODA la historia de La Liga:
▪️1929: Walter Buckhard (Barcelona)
▪️1992: Andreas Brehme (Zaragoza)
▪️1996: Oliver Neuville (Tenerife)
▪️2025: Jeremy Toljan (Levante)
▪️2026: KARIM ADEYEMI (Barcelona)