{"id":2290,"date":"2026-08-26T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2290"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:00:21","slug":"john-terry-has-already-made-his-feelings-clear-on-emi-martinez-as-chelsea-consider-surprise-signing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=2290","title":{"rendered":"John Terry has already made his feelings clear on Emi Martinez as Chelsea consider surprise signing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-382789\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\"> <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=thechelseachronicle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Emi Martinez has been offered to Chelsea in the final few days of the transfer window, with club legend John Terry already putting his opinions about the goalkeeper on record.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea fans have been calling out for the club to sign a new goalkeeper after watching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/robert-sanchez\/\">Robert Sanchez<\/a> during the Premier League opener against Fulham.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/match-coverage\/xabi-alonso-makes-statement-on-robert-sanchez-after-chelseas-win-over-fulham\/\">The Spaniard made two errors leading to goals<\/a> in the game, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/chelsea-fans-name-who-they-want-to-replace-robert-sanchez-after-errors-vs-fulham\/\">Blues fans voted for Martinez<\/a> as for who they would like to see come in to replace him.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"361d5c1f-0d3a-4756-b94c-192ecc982fb5\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Enough is enough! It\u2019s time to replace Robert Sanchez, but who should Chelsea sign? \ud83d\ude24<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">He made two more mistakes against Fulham on Monday \ud83e\udd26\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Robert Sanchez's errors leading to goal\" class=\"wp-image-382564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/Robert-Sanchez.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Chelsea's Robert Sanchez during the Premier League 2026\/27 match between Fulham and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)\">Photo by Rob Newell \u2013 CameraSport via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-john-terry-is-a-huge-fan-of-chelsea-target-emi-martinez\">John Terry is a huge fan of Chelsea target Emi Martinez<\/h2>\n<p>Now, Aston Villa have given Chelsea the chance to bring in the experienced Argentinian, with the Blues said to be considering the signing.<\/p>\n<p>One man who knows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/emiliano-martinez\/\">Martinez<\/a> better than most is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/john-terry\/\">John Terry<\/a>. The Chelsea legend worked with him as a coach at Villa Park.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2289474143-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Emiliano Martinez of Argentina reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When talking about the goalkeeper to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beinsports.com\/en\/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">beIN Sports<\/a> in 2022, Terry was full of praise for him, describing his mentality as \u2018incredible\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cHe could have sat there at Arsenal, like number two\u2019s do. But he has proved to be a top, top keeper and his mentality is incredible.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"John Terry, former footballer, looks on prior to the FIFA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-2282752068-750x500.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"GILLETTE STADIUM, FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES - 2026\/06\/23: John Terry, former footballer, looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L football match between England and Ghana. The match ended 0-0 tie. (Photo by Nicol\u00f2 Campo\/LightRocket via Getty Images)\">Photo by Nicol\u00f2 Campo\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cAs soon as it goes to penalties [2022 World Cup final], then I know for a fact all of that team know he is going to save one or two penalties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It has been claimed that there would be no issues between Chelsea and Martinez in terms of agreeing personal terms, even with the Blues out of European football for this season.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"5a9c74ee-9dfb-4c17-80a3-f12c2bcadb5e\" data-story-name=\"Talk Chelsea\" data-comment-id=\"261a3b4e-0e58-4755-ade9-868dc0bd2a5a\" data-story-slug=\"talk-chelsea\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">CHELSEA WIN: Xabi Alonso gets the win, but who impressed you most? \ud83d\udcc8<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-912x1140.jpeg 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings-600x750.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/08\/player-ratings.jpeg 1485w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enzo-fernandez-is-also-very-keen-on-emi-martinez\">Enzo Fernandez is also very keen on Emi Martinez<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/xabi-alonsos-transfer-target-has-already-been-described-as-a-crazy-idiot-by-enzo-fernandez\/\">Enzo Fernandez is also a huge fan of Martinez<\/a>, from their time reaching two World Cup finals together with Argentina.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen if the signing of the shot-stopper could be the catalyst which convinces the Chelsea midfielder to remain at the club for at least another season.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues are braced for a huge bid from Manchester City for his services, and at this late stage of the transfer window it would prove very difficult to replace him.<\/p>\n<p>They will therefore be desperate to keep hold of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/tag\/enzo-fernandez\/\">Fernandez<\/a>, and if the addition of Martinez does anything to help that then it only becomes a better signing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/john-terry-has-already-made-his-feelings-clear-on-emi-martinez-as-chelsea-consider-surprise-signing\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 118 36\"><use href=\"#dots-svg\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"signup\"><span class=\"hf\">Join Our Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best Chelsea content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><script>grvLoadAnalytics = () => 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