Emi Martinez, Villa Park
(Credit: Imago)
Villa News Speaking to Martin Allen
Wed 16 July 2025 7:40, UK
Emi Martinez could still be on his way out of Aston Villa this summer.
The Argentina international has been strongly linked with a B6 departure after a bizarre end to the campaign for the Villans.
Having shown visible emotion at Villa Park before being sent off in wild fashion on the final day against Manchester United, exit rumours haven’t been far away.
Now it appears that a switch to Chelsea could be on the cards for the 32-year-old despite his return to pre-season training at Bodymoor Heath.
Emi Martinez
Emi Martinez could still leave Aston Villa this summer (Credit: Imago)
Martinez could complete Chelsea switch
The Villa faithful have been left baffled about the future of the World’s Number One, as his destination for the new season appears to change on a daily or weekly basis.
This has seen Martinez be strongly linked with a Man United move, although there has been no progress on that to this point.
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With that being said, the Argentine has now been spotted in pre-season training in B6, with the club’s official channel sharing images of the shot stopper.
Regardless of this, former Brentford and Leicester City boss Martin Allen believes a switch to Chelsea could be on the cards for Martinez after their Club World Cup win.
Speaking exclusively to Villa News, Allen said: “At the end of the season, he obviously cried on the pitch, but nothing has happened.
“There hasn’t been a move, and normally, when a move is already lined up, they’re done straight away.
“Martinez has been a fantastic servant for Villa, he’s 32, so probably has another four years left in him. So if a club came in with a four-year contract and paid £40m, I wouldn’t be surprised if he still went.
“He could play for a top Champions League club, and he wouldn’t let them down.
“He’s a winner, and I think his confidence spreads through a team. I wouldn’t be surprised if he went to Chelsea, took on that challenge with their goalkeeper being very average.
“*At £40m, I don’t think that’s out of range.*“
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Emi Martinez pictured on Aston Villa’s Instagram (credit: @avfcofficial)
Martinez could depart Aston Villa in pre-season
It is testament to the attitude of the ex-Arsenal man that he has still reported to summer training despite his apparent desire to leave.
Stat (Premier League 24/25) Emi Martinez
Appearances 37
Clean sheets 8
Goals conceded 45
Emi Martinez Aston Villa stats 24/25
The keeper has been shown to be happy at Bodymoor Heath as Unai Emery puts his players through their paces ahead of a pre-season clash on Wednesday (16 July).
It will certainly be interesting to see if Martinez features at the Bescot, or whether it will be the new signing from Brest, Marco Bizot, in between the sticks.
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