Emi Martinez

[Chris_Jephcott]

According to a number of journalists, it’s gone through this afternoon. A 4 year deal too.

[WilliamStanding]

The last Arsenal goalkeeper we signed wasn't too shabby either..

Stuart  Taylor ?

[Brazilian Villain]

Just got this PM from Eastie:

She's Brazilian but I'd imagine by her cockney accent she's been in London for some time. She's an interior designer specialising in bedroom decoration for kids of the very rich. Her company featured recently on Channel 5. Oh and her sister is a lawyer in SP.

RCF, I think we need confirmation of this by a Lusophone such as yourself. I find it hard to believe she doesn't still have that distinctive accent that Brazilians have in English and I bet she'd still say "I livid in London" (rather than lived).

[The Edge]

Aston Villa officially announce the signing of Martinez on a 4 year deal

[mr underhill]

#announcerachica

[Brazilian Villain]

#announcerachica

#announcer a chica (another Portuguese reference Mr. U?)

[Brend'Watkins]

Real competition for the number 1 spot. The Spine Is looking very strong now. We haven’t been able to say that for a while.

[LeeB]

Really impressive signing in terms of profile, has performed to wide acclaim and just won two cup finals. When I first saw the link I didn't think it was likely, so fair play, it's a proper signal of intent, and will not hurt our chances of convincing others to join.

[sid1964]

Would not have signed without the guarantee of being our No1

I should imagine that Heston won’t be too impressed with now being our sub goalie

[danno]

Heaton has to worry about getting himself fit again, before anything else.

[SoccerHQ]

Would not have signed without the guarantee of being our No1

I should imagine that Heston won’t be too impressed with now being our sub goalie

He was bench warming for six months behind Joe Hart the season before he joined us.

He's a good pro who of course will want to play but I doubt will kick up a fuss. Of course he'll still feel he can get into England squad for euros so perhaps he may ask for a loan move in January but lots of football to be played before that.

[LukeJames]

Weres it been reported as confirmed? I wana get excited about this one but can't find anything other than the reports from yesterday.

[Risso]

Would not have signed without the guarantee of being our No1

No chance.  No player will have a guarantee like that, if he's good enough, he'll be our number 1.

[LeeB]

Would not have signed without the guarantee of being our No1

No chance.  No player will have a guarantee like that, if he's good enough, he'll be our number 1.

And if he doesn't perform, he's got a top class keeper breathing down his neck, which is how it should be at a big club and is long overdue.

[Villafirst]

Still not on the official site, or don't they work on Sunday's??