Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez
Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
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Key People
Alejandro Garnacho is a winger for Chelsea and the Argentina national team.
Emiliano Martinez is an Argentina goalkeeper playing for Aston Villa.
Gonzalo Garcia is a 22-year-old Spain forward who could join Fulham.
Guglielmo Vicario is a 29-year-old Italian international goalkeeper.
Ian Maatsen is a defender who joined Aston Villa from Chelsea.
Mike Penders is a goalkeeping prospect signed by Chelsea from Genk.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Nicolas Jackson is a striker who plays for Chelsea.
Omari Kellyman moved from Aston Villa to Chelsea and is now at Strasbourg.
Robert Sanchez is the Chelsea goalkeeper facing scrutiny after the match.
Unai Emery is a football manager known for leading teams in major league competitions.
Zion Suzuki is a Japanese professional soccer player who serves as a goalkeeper.
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Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
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