The goalkeeping department at Villa Park looks set for major changes this summer
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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez(Image: Getty Images)
Joe Gauci is determined to seize any “opportunities” at Aston Villa amid speculation over the future of Emi Martinez and the departure of Robin Olsen.
The young Australian goalkeeper has spoken about the goalkeeping department situation at Villa Park this summer at a Socceroos camp in Abu Dhabi, admitting if Martinez does leave the club will almost certainly sign a new No.1.
Martinez has been linked with an exit during the summer transfer window, while Olsen has already departed for Malmo.
"I'll go back and start pre-season at Villa and put my best foot forward and work hard and continue to develop," Gauci said.
"When it comes to my future and next season, I'm an Aston Villa player, and my main focus is to play for Aston Villa, whether that's next season or the years that follow.
"There's a lot of speculation in football, so that's out of my control. I guess there's no point, no point worrying about ifs and buts, he (Martinez) is contracted.
"If he was to leave they'll probably look at bringing in other goalkeepers and Robin Olsen's time at the club is coming to an end. There's opportunities and it's up to me to take them."
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