Aston Villa fans believe that Emiliano Martinez will leave the club this summer after the Argentinian seemed to be in tears after the last home game of the team of the season against Tottenham. The keeper looked emotionally after the 2-0 win over Spurs while applauding the supporters.
And some fans have theoretized that he said goodbye to the home support in the middle of left to Saudi Pro League clubs.
Martinez had tears in his eyes after he recognized the fans after what Villa's last home game of the season was, which led to speculation on social media.
After seeing the emotional scenes, a fan wrote: “It is the biggest shame that Emi Martinez is clearly going to Saudi at the end of the season. Crying out as soon as he was clicked into the fans. It was a privilege and an honor and I hope he doesn't go away in one way or another. The world number 1!
A second supporter said: “Replacing EMI Martinez would be a huge task if he leaves. The best GK I have ever seen for the villa and it's not even around.”
Another added: “Emi MartÃnez is my favorite villa player ever. Only James Chester comes close by. The man has embodied everything I want in an Aston Villa player. I begged that this is not the end.”
Villa is reportedly ready to sell Martinez, with good contacts with the Saudi Pro League after discharging Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr in January.
Joan Garcia van Espanyol is linked to a move to Villa Park as a possible replacement, but Arsenal is also supposed to be in the race.
During his time, Martinez did not shun in the game from controversy. He made France furiously by mocking Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup victory of Argentina and struck PSG fans about the incident when Villa traveled this season for their Champions League collision in Paris.
The experienced keeper wore a cap that refers to the defeat of France against Argentina, but his boss Unai Emery supported him after the consequences of the French press.
“He is mature,” he said. “He is responsible. He will be better at controlling his emotions. I also worked with him in Arsenal before I arrived here in Aston Villa.
“I think compared to when he arrived at Aston Villa five years ago and now is another Emiliano. I think he is more mature. He is a better player, a better keeper and now my conversation with him is always the same. He is one of the best keeper in the world – he received the prize here in Paris.”