HERE WE GO! Chelsea agree deal to sign World Cup-winning star

The goalkeeping situation in London is close to a long-awaited resolution.

Details: According to Fabrizio Romano, citing the authoritative publication TeleFootball, Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa over the transfer of 33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

The compensation fee for the permanent transfer will be £7.5 million. The Argentine goalkeeper gave the green light to a move to London yesterday, while today the two clubs have finally agreed all the terms of the deal.

It is worth noting that during the 2025/26 season, the goalkeeper represented Aston Villa. According to authoritative website Transfermarkt, the current market value of the 33-year-old Argentina international is €12 million.

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