River Plate keen on sealing Emiliano Martinez deal

Argentine giants River Plate are keen to bring Chelsea goalkeeping mainstay Emiliano Martinez back to his homeland.

By Badal Pareek · The Hard Tackle

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:12 PM

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River Plate are reportedly exploring a move to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in 2027.
A potential deal would require a negotiated permanent transfer fee, as Martinez's Chelsea contract runs through 2029.
Martinez joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in August 2026 for a reported fee of around €8.7 million.

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Argentine club River Plate are reportedly exploring a permanent move for Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in 2027. According to Fichajes, the 34-year-old World Cup winner is seen as a key target to strengthen their squad for the Copa Libertadores.

Martinez joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in August 2026 for approximately €8.7 million on a three-year contract. Any potential transfer depends on Chelsea's plans under manager Xabi Alonso, the emergence of young goalkeeper Mike Penders, and Martinez's willingness to return to Argentina.

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