Tag: Emi

Emi Martinez injury mars first Chelsea clean sheet in nine months
17 October 2026 Off

Emi Martinez injury mars first Chelsea clean sheet in nine months

By Total Football News

Chelsea recorded their first Premier League clean sheet for nine months, since a 2-0 win against Brentford in January.

Although Alonso said he was “not obsessed” with keeping a clean sheet, his side, who had conceded a league-high 13 goals before kick-off, were keen to address that record after a much-improved 5-1 win over Bournemouth following the international break.

There had also been discussion about Chelsea being a “soft” team,

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Emi Martinez transfer news: Chelsea in contact over move for Aston Villa goalkeeper
26 August 2026 Off

Emi Martinez transfer news: Chelsea in contact over move for Aston Villa goalkeeper

By Total Football News

Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international’s representatives.

The 33-year-old is considered available for a potential transfer from Villa after the club signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.

The move could provide another opportunity for Chelsea and Villa to do business. Chelsea signed forward Morgan Rogers from Villa for a club-record £117m,

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Guglielmo Vicario transfer news: Juventus sign Spurs goalkeeper on loan as Emi Martinez alternative | Football News
18 August 2026 Off

Guglielmo Vicario transfer news: Juventus sign Spurs goalkeeper on loan as Emi Martinez alternative | Football News

By Total Football News

Juventus have signed Guglielmo Vicario on an initial season-long loan from Tottenham.

The agreement also includes an £8.5m (€10m) option to buy the Spurs goalkeeper permanently.

Juventus had previously been targeting Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez but cooled their interest after a £8.5m offer was rejected by the Premier League club.

Villa’s valuation and Martinez’s ongoing injury issues, including a knock to his finger, then led to Juventus turning their

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Guglielmo Vicario transfer news: Juventus agree deal to sign Spurs goalkeeper on loan as Emi Martinez alternative | Football News
17 August 2026 Off

Guglielmo Vicario transfer news: Juventus agree deal to sign Spurs goalkeeper on loan as Emi Martinez alternative | Football News

By Total Football News

Juventus have agreed a deal with Tottenham to sign Guglielmo Vicario on an initial season-long loan.

The agreement also includes an £8.5m (€10m) option to buy the Spurs goalkeeper permanently.

Juventus had previously been targeting Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez but cooled their interest after a £8.5m offer was rejected by the Premier League club.

Villa’s valuation and Martinez’s ongoing injury issues, including a knock to his finger, then led

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Emi Marcondes: Midfielder triggers year-long Norwich extension
30 April 2025 Off

Emi Marcondes: Midfielder triggers year-long Norwich extension

By Total Football News

Norwich City have exercised a one-year option to extend Emiliano Marcondes’ contract at Carrow Road.

Marcondes joined on a free transfer in October on an initial deal until the end of the season after leaving Bournemouth.

The 30-year-old Dane has 11 goal involvements in 30 Championship games, but could not inspire Norwich into the play-offs with manager Johannes Hoff Thorup sacked last week.

Sporting director Ben Knapper said: “Emi has

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Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Jack Grealish, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Elanga, Emi Martinez, Curtis Jones
4 April 2025 Off

Troy Deeney’s Team of the Week: Jack Grealish, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Elanga, Emi Martinez, Curtis Jones

By Total Football News

Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa): He has grown from strength to strength and become one of the best centre-backs in English football. This is really hard to say because I am a Birmingham fan and he is a Villa player, but he has been exceptional.

Murillo (Nottingham Forest): He was a monster for Nottingham Forest, an absolute powerhouse. He loves defending and you have seen that with his last-second clearance

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Emi Buendia signs Aston Villa contract extension and joins Bayer Leverkusen on loan
29 January 2025 Off

Emi Buendia signs Aston Villa contract extension and joins Bayer Leverkusen on loan

By Total Football News

Emi Buendia has signed a contract extension with Aston Villa and will immediately join Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old midfielder moved to Villa from Norwich in 2021 for a club-record deal worth an initial £33m.

He has made 97 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals, and made his international debut for Argentina in February 2022.

Buendia missed the entire 2023-24 season when

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Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa striker should win player of the season, says team-mate Emi Martinez
14 April 2024 0

Ollie Watkins: Aston Villa striker should win player of the season, says team-mate Emi Martinez

By Total Football News
Emery proud of ‘competitive’ Villa players

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez believes team-mate Ollie Watkins should win Premier League player of the season.

Watkins is just one goal behind Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the race for the golden boot.

“He should be a really, really good contender,” Martinez told Sky Sports.

Watkins has led the charge for Unai Emery’s side, who are now fourth with five matches left –

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