Chelsea Football Club have now completed the signing of Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa, with the Argentine joining on a three-year deal.
The move comes after a difficult start to the 2026/27 campaign for Robert Sánchez, whose errors in Chelsea’s opening game against Fulham once again raised questions about the reliability of the position. Sánchez was punished for two mistakes as Chelsea eventually won 3–2, highlighting a weakness that has continued to attract scrutiny.
(1) Greater experience and leadership
At 33, Martínez arrives with a wealth of experience at the highest level. He is a World Cup winner with Argentina and has established himself as one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the Premier League. His presence should give Chelsea a more authoritative figure behind a relatively young defensive unit.
Originally published by NotJustOk.