Chelsea Acquire Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez Amid Villa's Interest in Jackson
New development (2026-08-30): Chelsea has acquired Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Villa, amid Villa's ongoing pursuit of Jackson Martinez. Martinez expressed enthusiasm about joining Chelsea, while his departure from Villa signals the end of Villa's interest in him following their interest in Jackson. Martinez, who joined Villa in 2020 and played a significant role in their Europa League triumph, has been a key figure in Villa's recent successes.