Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is pushing for a summer exit, with Juventus strongly linked. The Argentina international, described as 'world-class', has been a key figure for Villa since joining from Arsenal, helping them secure Champions League qualification by finishing 4th in the Premier League last season (55 pts, 16W-7D-9L).
Why is Martinez leaving Aston Villa?
Martinez, 33, was heavily linked with a move last summer but stayed. This time, he is determined to leave, despite Villa's insistence he won't be sold. The goalkeeper has been a standout performer, including in their Europa League-winning campaign and Argentina's World Cup final run. His desire to join Juventus has intensified after the Serie A club's manager publicly expressed interest.
What does this mean for Aston Villa?
Losing Martinez would be a major blow for Villa, who have already sold Morgan Rogers for £117m. With Amadou Onana sidelined due to an ACL injury, the club must ensure any replacement is ready to compete at the highest level. Villa have signed Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes, and Alejandro Garnacho, and are pursuing Pervis Estupinan and Nicolas Jackson.
What’s next for Martinez and Villa?
Villa have stated Martinez won’t be sold, but pressure is mounting. If he leaves, they must act quickly to strengthen their squad ahead of their Champions League campaign. Their next fixture is against Bournemouth at home on 10 February 2027.
