After Aston Villa’s last home game of the season, an emotional Emi Martinez walked over to the supporters and said what seemed to many, a final goodbye to the supporters who have been rooting for the Argentine since 2020. The goalkeeper is still under contract until 2029, but when asked during his international service if he will continue at Villa, he would not answer. This fuels the reports that Martinez could end up at Old Trafford.
According to TyC Sports, Manchester United management approached Aston Villa in January for a potential Martinez signing, but were put off by Villa’s asking price. Now the season is over, Martinez is clearly in exit mode and Manchester United can’t ignore they have a huge challenge between the sticks with Onana and Altay Bayındır.
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Emi Martinez is the goalkeeper who gets under the skin of his opponents like no other goalkeeper. Some believe the Argentine national team goalkeeper is greatly overrated, Lionel Messi thinks he is the best in the world.
Former Aston Villa goalkeeper coach Neil Cutler supports a move to Manchester United for Martinez.
-This summer is crucial for Emi’s career. He has been named the world’s best goalkeeper twice, and there seems to be a possibility for him this summer, with all options open. Big clubs are queuing up to talk to him, and either he stays at a big club like Villa, or he goes to a truly world-class club,” the former goalkeeper coach told The Sun.
-I don’t think it’s about money with Emis regarding Emi, so I don’t think he’s ready to move to Saudi Arabia yet. If he moves, it will be to a much bigger club – one of the really big clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico… or even Manchester United,” Cutler continues.
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Who sees Martinez and Manchester United as a good match.
“United can’t offer him Champions League football, but the club’s sheer size and the challenge may appeal to Emi. Emi has the confidence required to play for a big club like United, and he would feel that he could impact the club in a very positive way. He would look at United and say, ‘Okay, I can make this place better.'” I can help this club back to where it was. Here it’s about the challenge, about the drive and the desire, so I think United would suit him. He thrives on the biggest occasions and could play for any team in the world, which he has shown by winning the World Cup and the Copa America with Argentina. He would fit in well at United and would get started right away,” the former Villa coach concludes.
According toArgentine media outlet TyC Sports, United are now in the race to sign Martinez.
