Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez(Image: PA)
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Aston Villa’s director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, has confirmed that Emi Martinez will remain at the club this summer.
Juventus identified the Argentina international as a prime target after their move for Alisson was blocked by Liverpool.
However, as previously reported by BirminghamLive, Villa are keen to keep Martinez in their squad this summer and are unwilling to negotiate his departure.
“The goalkeeper’s future is settled, he is staying with us, and we have no intention of letting him go this summer,” Vidagany told 365 Scores.
“The team needs his efforts and extensive experience, and he is a very important element in our project for next season.
“All the news published by the media about his departure to Juventus does not reflect the club’s true position.
“Martinez is a very important player for us, and we expect him to continue delivering his outstanding performances alongside his teammates.”
Martinez, who turned 34 in September, has three years remaining on his Villa contract, which runs until 2029.
Last summer, Manchester United considered signing him on deadline day but instead completed a move for Senne Lammens.
Martinez has made a total of 256 appearances for Villa since joining from Arsenal six years ago.
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