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‘Emiliano Martinez would be an inspiration in the Chelsea dressing room,’ Petit told EscapistMagazine.com ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
‘I have criticised his behaviour in the past but he knows what it takes to win titles, he has that experience.
Emiliano Martinez has played 212 games for Aston Villa to date (Picture: Getty)
‘He can inspire other players and he has all the qualities needed of a top goalkeeper.
‘He would be a very good signing for Chelsea and 32 isn’t old for a goalkeeper.
‘I think he’d link well with Enzo Maresca and the players already at the club.
‘One fear I have is for Aston Villa, I am worried about them with top players leaving the club, I’m not sure where it will leave them next season.’
Gallas disagrees with Petit over Martinez
Emiliano Martinez is thought to be available for around £40m (Picture: Getty)
It is believed that Martinez rebuffed the chance to move to the lucrative Saudi Pro League earlier this summer.
Martinez has shined in the Premier League since he moved to Villa Park from Arsenal for £20m five years ago, making 212 appearances to date.
The Argentine was named The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper in both 2022 and 2024.
‘I have some serious doubts about whether he would be a good fit for Chelsea,’ Gallas told Prime Casino.
‘I don’t know if he’s got the right profile to be the goalkeeper of Chelsea. When I think about his antics, I just don’t think he would be a positive addition to the club.’
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