Juventus hope Emiliano Martinez will force Aston Villa into sale
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Juventus are reportedly hoping that Emiliano Martinez will push for a move away from Aston Villa, potentially forcing the English club to sell the Argentine goalkeeper.
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Attributed to original sourceNow that the World Cup is over, it’s reported Emiliano Martinez is ready to push Aston Villa into selling him to Juventus, with personal terms already agreed.
It was known that the goalkeeper would wait until the tournament had been completed in the USA, Canada and Mexico, and his team went all the way to extra time in the Final.
Despite a series of big saves to keep them in it, 10-man Argentina eventually capitulated 1-0 to Spain last night with a Ferran Torres strike.
Juventus waiting for Emiliano Martinez EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: Emiliano Martinez #23 of Argentina walks past the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Now Emi Martinez is on his way back to Europe and can focus on the next step in his club career , which could well be at Juventus.
La Gazzetta dello Sport insist that now is the time ‘Dibu’ will try to push Aston Villa into letting him leave for this Serie A adventure.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: Emiliano Martinez #23 of Argentina reacts after the 0-1 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) It’s reported Juventus have offered a loan with obligation to buy for a total €6.5m, but that the Premier League side want closer to €10m to let him go.
Martinez has already agreed personal terms with the Old Lady for a three-year contract worth €5m per season wages plus performance-related bonuses.
His current deal with Aston Villa runs to June 2029 and he turns 34 in September.
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What happened
Juventus are interested in signing World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa. The Italian club hopes the Argentine shot-stopper will exert pressure on Villa to facilitate a transfer, rather than engaging in lengthy negotiations over the fee. Martinez, who has been one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers since joining Villa from Arsenal, could be open to a new challenge. The situation remains fluid, with no official bid confirmed.
Chance analysis
If Martinez pushes for a move, it significantly weakens Aston Villa's defensive structure, as he has been integral to their Premier League consolidation and European campaigns. For Juventus, landing a world-class goalkeeper would address a long-standing position of need and signal ambition, but the transfer would depend on Villa's willingness to sell their key player and Martinez's willingness to agitate. The dynamics between player desire and club valuation will be the decisive factor.
Potential defensive downgrade for Aston Villa and goalkeeping upgrade for Juventus if the transfer materializes, but currently speculative with no concrete offer.
Monitor for any official bid or Martinez public statements, as a completed transfer would downgrade Villa's defensive reliability and upgrade Juventus's goalkeeping for upcoming predictions.