Emiliano Martinez is prepared to continue his career at Chelsea if the London club decides to pursue a transfer for the Aston Villa goalkeeper.
The Argentina international would agree to the move should Chelsea begin formal work on a deal, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Martinez’s willingness means the next step rests with Chelsea’s hierarchy, who must decide whether to turn their interest into an active transfer pursuit.
Chelsea’s lack of European football this season would not prevent Martinez from accepting a move to Stamford Bridge. The goalkeeper is understood to be open to the possibility, leaving the London club to determine whether it wants to advance discussions with Aston Villa.
There had previously been reports that Chelsea were considering signing Martinez. However, their interest has not yet developed into a confirmed transfer, and the situation now depends on the decision of the club’s leadership.
Martinez has played for Aston Villa since 2020. In the most recent season, the Birmingham side finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa League.
That campaign strengthened Martinez’s position as Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, while Chelsea’s reported interest has placed his future under renewed discussion. Despite the absence of European competition for Chelsea in the current season, that factor is not expected to discourage the goalkeeper from considering the move.
For now, no transfer has been completed. Martinez is ready to accept the switch if Chelsea choose to begin work on the deal, but the final decision remains with the London club.
Romano’s report indicates that the goalkeeper’s position is clear: he would be prepared to continue his career at Chelsea, provided the club takes the initiative. Until that happens, Martinez remains an Aston Villa player, with the next development dependent on whether Chelsea’s interest becomes a formal effort to secure his transfer.
