Aston Villa has been warned that a recent hint about one of their most important players could play bad news for their hope to compete in the Premier League next season.
There have been concerned that the potential exit of EMI Martinez from Aston Villa could become a “huge problem”. Speculation is increasing that the Argentinian goalkeeper could be on his way after he was seen in tears after the last home game of his team of the season against Tottenham.
The 32-year-old looked emotional after the 2-0 win over Spurs last Friday while applauding the supporters, which led to suggestions he said goodbye. When it was later asked about the future of Martinez, Villa -Baas Unai Emery said he could not give any guarantees, just answer “We will see.”
The keeper was associated with a move to the Saudi Pro League prior to the summer transfer window, where reports in Argentina claim that Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested. Former United and Wrexham-shot stopper Ben Foster have spoken his shock about the apparent farewell of Martinez, of which he said he “didn't see”.
The ex-England international has also called for the fear that Villa's chances of competing near the top of the Premier League table could derail again next season after he had described Martinez as “world class”.
“On full -time it looked very clear that he will leave the club in the summer, which is a bit of a surprise to be honest with you,” Foster said on his Fozcast -Podcast. “I didn't see it coming, I really didn't do that. He is connected to a few teams, but I still never thought it would come true.
“He was in tears on full -time, which brings me to believe that there is already something in the pipeline. I think this is a huge problem for Villa and I really think it is almost as if they are sleeping in a huge problem.
“There are two people in that football club where I think that if they go away, it would really bother them. One is the manager and someone's EMI Martinez, because I still think that EMI still has three or four years at the highest level. He is one of the best keepers in the world.”
Martinez is an important player for the Midlands side since he came to Arsenal in 2020, so that they help qualify for the Champions League of this season and reach the semi-final of the FA Cup. He also tasted success on the international stage and won two Copa Americas and the World Cup with Argentina.
While Martinez only signed a new deal last August, which is running for another four years, it is now said that Villa is planning to plan his potential departure.
Responding to the speculation about the future of his No. 1 After Friday Night's Game, Villa Manager Emery Said: “Of course, It is the Last Match (of the Season) here, And I Don't Know. We Will See About The Team, The Players, But Of Course, They Are Responding on the Field, So the moment they are in Responding and Theye Responding and Deytonding and Theye Responding and AREPEPEPING and AREPEPEPING and AREPEPING and AREPEPEPING and They? Preparing and playing Each Match. “
Martinez is one of the highest earners in Villa and it is understood that the club is willing to listen to offers. He was bought for £ 20 million five years ago and Villa would probably demand a high price for him.
Arsenal objective Joan Garcia is supposed to be their list of potential replacements. The Espanyol keeper has a release clause of £ 21 million in his contract and has already said that he is ready to leave the La Liga side.
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