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Aston Villa has signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Arsenal, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Sources told ESPN that the fee is around £ 20 million.
Martinez, 28, impressed with Arsenal after Bernd Leno’s injury against Brighton in June ended his season early.
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“We are very happy with the signing of our new goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez,” Villa manager Dean Smith said.
“We know how well Arsenal rated him and we saw his outstanding performances last season for a superior team that won the trophy.
“We moved for Emi when we saw the opportunity, as it is rare to be able to buy a top-notch goalkeeper who has not yet reached his maximum age and can therefore be a key player for our Club in the long term.”
The Argentine kept nine clean sheets in 21 games last season and began the FA Cup final victory over Chelsea in August and Community Shield’s victory against Liverpool a month later.
Martinez joins Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash as new signings at Villa. Watkins joined a club record move of £ 33 million from Brentford.
Martinez’s arrival comes just one day after Villa secured Jack Grealish a new five-year contract.
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