Aston Villa F.C. → Chelsea F.C. · Permanent · Summer 2026
- Rumoured26 Aug
- Talks26 Aug
- Agreement27 Aug
- Medical28 Aug
- Done27 Aug
Catch me up
- 26 Augfirst@David_Ornstein: Emiliano Martinez offered to Chelsea by representatives; Aston Villa open to his exit after Zion Suzuki became No1; Chelsea considering signing the 33-year-old goalkeeper
- 27 AugReached Agreement
- 27 AugJoined by @FabrizioRomano, @MirrorFootball
- 27 AugReached Done
- 28 AugReached Medical
- 30 AugJoined by @JacobsBen
What was actually said
9 posts in 4 claims, grouped by stage and direction.
Reported at medical stage
Advancingone reportReported as done
Advancing4 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano3 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
- @FabrizioRomano22d ago ↗no effect
🔵🇦🇷 All documents have been signed by Chelsea and Aston Villa for Emiliano Martínez deal. £7.5m fee to Aston Villa. https://t.co/33TqdNwerx
- @JacobsBen21d ago ↗no effect
Chelsea confirm Emi Martinez has joined from Aston Villa on a 2+1 contract. £7.5m fee.🧤 🗣️ Martinez: "Coming to Chelsea, for me and my family, was an easy decision to make and I’m just over the moon - I can’t wait to get started. "I want to be successful here. I'm someone who https://t.co/jZACaUbWWF
- @FabrizioRomano21d ago ↗no effect
🔵🇦🇷 Emiliano Martínez starts for Chelsea on same day he’s been announced as new signing. https://t.co/DNuHi4D6ge
Reported as agreed
Advancing3 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
- @David_Ornstein23d ago ↗no effect
🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea reach agreement with Aston Villa to sign Emi Martinez. Permanent deal for 33yo #AVFC goalkeeper worth £7.5m & Argentina international to join #CFC on 2y contract + option to extend at Stamford Bridge by further 12 months @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/onMvgCFTPY
- @MirrorFootball23d ago ↗no effect
NEW: Chelsea have agreed a bargain £7.5m deal with Aston Villa for Emi Martinez, as Xabi Alonso shows his ruthless streak 🔵🤝 https://t.co/byg5qP0Akx https://t.co/VkBaY54VBS
Reported as being in talks
Advancingone reportWhy it read 83% before it settled
Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.
Probability over time
- −1522d agono new post; decay or a rival moving
- +1219d agono new post; decay or a rival moving
- +920d agono new post; decay or a rival moving
- +822d ago@FabrizioRomano: Emiliano Martínez in London for medical tests and contract signing at Chelsea until June 2028 with option for further season. · @FabrizioRomano: Emiliano Martínez to Chelsea from Aston Villa for £7.5m, all documents signed
- +321d agono new post; decay or a rival moving