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Aston Villa Agree to Sell Emiliano Martínez to Chelsea

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Aston Villa have agreed to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to Chelsea for €7.5 million.
Villa have an agreement in principle to sign PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye for €55 million.
A £65 million deal to buy Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is near completion.
UEFA fined Villa £19.4 million for an SCR breach, suspending £12.9 million.
Ollie Watkins’ expected £50 million move to Al Hilal will free further transfer funds.

History

Historical Context

In September 2009 UEFA adopted Financial Fair Play rules, aiming to stop clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester City from spending beyond income. The regulations took effect in the 2011-12 season and early sanctions forced Manchester United and AC Milan to pay €50 million in fines, shaping budgeting. Today Aston Villa faces a £19.4 million fine and a £12.9 million suspension, showing how the 2009 reforms dictate club finances.

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Story summary

Aston Villa have agreed to sell goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez to Chelsea for €7.5 million.
Villa have an agreement in principle to sign PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye for €55 million.
A £65 million deal to buy Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is near completion.
UEFA fined Villa £19.4 million for an SCR breach, suspending £12.9 million.
Ollie Watkins’ expected £50 million move to Al Hilal will free further transfer funds.

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