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Emiliano Martínez Chelsea Argentina · goalkeeper · 33yrs
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The Guardian reports that Chelsea have completed the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez for £7.5m. The Argentina international has agreed a three-year contract and is expected to replace Robert Sánchez as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Update (X – @FabrizioRomano): Fabrizio Romano reports that Emiliano Martínez has officially been assigned Chelsea’s No. 1 shirt following Robert Sánchez’s departure. The update confirms the goalkeeper’s squad-number change at the club.