Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez is on good money at the club, but his future remains uncertain. The Argentina international has been linked with a move to Juventus, with his intentions unclear after a summer of speculation.

What happened last summer?

Martinez and his camp were behind rumors linking him with a move away from Aston Villa last summer, according to experienced former senior Villa scout Bryan King. The goalkeeper had attempted to push through a move to Manchester United, but ultimately stayed at Villa.

Bryan King sends Emi Martinez message

King told Football Insider that Martinez's own comments about leaving the club may have affected his performance last season. The goalkeeper has been a key player for the Villans, but his form was inconsistent last season.

What has Martinez said about his future?

Martinez has spoken about his commitment to Aston Villa, saying he has a top coach, a top captain, and a decent core of the team. However, his intentions this summer remain unclear, with the coming weeks set to reveal whether he will stay at the club.

CategoryStat
League standing4th in Premier League, 65 pts, 19W-8D-11L from 38 games, recent form WWDLL
Goals this season56 scored, 49 conceded (+7 goal difference)
Title race20 points behind leaders Arsenal
Last resultManchester City 1-2 Aston Villa (2026-05-24)
Recent form5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run

Aston Villa's recent form has been impressive, with the team on a 5-game winning run, but the future of Emiliano Martinez remains a key question for the club.