The Argentine goalkeeper said goodbye to the fans after the end of the last Premier League season.
Aston Villa have made it clear that they will not sell Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez in this summer transfer window, despite Manchester United’s interest in securing his signing before the market closes.
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The goalkeeper’s emotional farewell to the fans at Villa Park after last season made many believe that his time at the club was over. But just weeks before the start of the new season, the situation is clear: Martínez will not stay in England.
Emiliano Martínez – not for sale for Aston Villa
According to British media, Manchester United asked for a loan deal with financial compensation, but the offer was deemed too poor by Aston Villa’s board. With a contract until 2028 and as the highest-paid player in the squad, the Argentine is not for sale.
Since arriving in 2020 from Arsenal, Martínez has played over 200 official matches and has been instrumental in the club’s return to the Champions League. His memorable performances with the Argentine national team, where he won both the Copa America and the World Cup, have cemented his reputation as one of the world’s top three goalkeepers.
Unai Emery and the club’s management see him as a role model both on and off the pitch. In pre-season, he has shown an exceptionally high level, confirming that he is still the ideal goalkeeper for a team with European ambitions.
Aston Villa’s project and Martínez’s role
The board sees Martínez as a crucial pillar of the club’s sporting growth. With a strengthened squad and the motivation to compete in the Champions League, the club believes this is a historic opportunity to climb the table among the elite.
The Argentine’s stay reflects not only his individual level, but also the stability he brings to the defensive game. In a transfer window marked by inflation and speculation, Aston Villa have chosen continuity as their strategy for success.
For Martínez, staying in Birmingham may be the wisest choice. He is the undisputed first goalkeeper, has the support of the fans and the full trust of the coaching staff. With a team on the rise, there’s no need to seek new horizons to compete for titles and international challenges.
For now, it seems that the tears at Villa Park after last season were just an emotional outburst – not a precursor to a goodbye. All indications are that Aston Villa and Emiliano Martínez will enter a season that could be a turning point in the club’s modern history.
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