'It's not a good relationship, it's a deal for money' - Emery on Villa-Chelsea moves

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has publicly characterized the transfer dealings between his club and Chelsea as strictly financial transactions rather than a reflection of a positive professional relationship. The comments follow a series of player movements between the two Premier League clubs, most recently involving the transfer of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Chelsea.

Emery’s remarks clarify that the frequent business conducted between the sides is driven by market necessity and player availability rather than any underlying partnership or strategic alliance. By emphasizing the transactional nature of these deals, the manager has sought to manage expectations regarding the clubs' interactions in the transfer market.