The verbal agreement between the player and the Turin club stipulates a salary of approximately €5.5 million net per season, lower than the €7 million he currently earns at Villa Park. Martinez reportedly believes Juventus is the perfect next step after helping Aston Villa win the Europa League.
However, the hurdle of Villa remains to be overcome. Although the player has given his green light, the two clubs have yet to reach a final financial agreement. Juventus hope to secure the goalkeeper on favourable terms, considering he is now 33 years of age, but the Birmingham club may not be willing to let him leave without adequate compensation. The latest rumours suggest that Villa could ask for a fee close to €15 million to release Martinez.