Chelsea have struck a £7.5 million fee with Aston Villa to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Sources verify the news. The World Cup winning shot-stopper is poised to complete the switch. Martinez comes from Argentina. People know him as Dibu Martinez. He is departing Villa Park for Stamford Bridge.
Former Villa manager Steve Bruce described Martinez being desperate to leave as a strange one. The move puts Chelsea's current £21 million goalkeeper under pressure. The club is now aiming to strengthen between the posts before the new season.