Aston Villa confirms Emiliano Martínez will stay despite Juventus interest

Aston Villa director Damian Vidagany told 365Scores that the club has no intention of selling world‑cup‑winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez this summer, saying, "Martínez will stay with us. We have no intention of letting him leave this summer… the team needs his dedication and extensive experience." The 33‑year‑old has been a key figure for Villa since joining from Arsenal in 2020, helping the side maintain a strong defensive record in the Premier League and qualify for European competition.

Juventus had been linked with Martínez as a potential replacement for their departing keeper, and reports suggested the Italian club was also considering alternatives such as Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario. However, Villa’s firm stance and recent comments from manager Unai Emery, who described Martínez as "extremely important for us," have cooled the transfer speculation. Martínez remains a central figure for both club and Argentina, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América titles.