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Chelsea considers signing Emiliano Martínez for under £10m

8/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Chelsea FC are considering signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to replace Robert Sánchez.
Aston Villa bought goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30 million, freeing Martínez.
Juventus’ purchase of Martínez collapsed over a finger injury, prompting a loan of Guglielmo Vicario.
Martínez’s agents offered him to Chelsea, with an insider estimating a fee under £10 million.
Robert Sánchez remained starter in the 3-2 Fulham win despite being blamed for both goals.

History

Historical Context

When Juventus paid Parma €52 million (100 billion lire) for Gianluigi Buffon in July 2001, it set the highest fee ever for a goalkeeper, a record that lasted until 2018. The deal showed clubs could reshape the market by splurging on keepers, a trend echoed today as Chelsea target Emiliano Martínez while Juventus’ own goalkeeper negotiations remain under pressure.

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Story summary

Chelsea FC are considering signing Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to replace Robert Sánchez.
Aston Villa bought goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30 million, freeing Martínez.
Juventus’ purchase of Martínez collapsed over a finger injury, prompting a loan of Guglielmo Vicario.
Martínez’s agents offered him to Chelsea, with an insider estimating a fee under £10 million.
Robert Sánchez remained starter in the 3-2 Fulham win despite being blamed for both goals.

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