The Dibu wants to leave Aston Villa

The Argentine goalkeeper is looking forward to changing teams in this transfer market.

Héctor Andreu | 26 Jul 2026 | 14.55
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The Dibu Martínez does not want to continue at Aston Villa / Sport
The Dibu Martínez does not want to continue at Aston Villa / Sport

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Emiliano Martínez, a 33-year-old Argentine goalkeeper, wants to leave Aston Villa during this transfer window to join Juventus in Turin. The English club, led by Unai Emery, is currently rejecting his sale, relying on a contract valid until June 30, 2029.

Juventus has been working on the deal for several weeks and has reportedly agreed with Martínez on a three-year contract with an annual salary close to 5 million euros net. However, the negotiation between clubs has not yet reached an agreement.

Emiliano Martínez Pressures to Leave Aston Villa

The desire of Emiliano Martínez is the main argument for the Italian side. The goalkeeper believes his time in Birmingham may have ended after six seasons and aims to embark on a new journey before turning 34 years old in September.

His stance does not align with Aston Villa's. Damian Vidagany, the club's director of sports operations, has included the Argentine in Unai Emery's plans and publicly ruled out any intention to sell him this summer.

The contract until 2029 allows Villa to control the timing of the operation. Martínez renewed in August 2024, so the English club is not at risk of losing him for free and does not need to accept an offer below his valuation.

Reports on the potential transfer value vary between 10 and 15 million euros. Juventus aims to lower the cost due to the goalkeeper's age, while Aston Villa does not find an offer worthwhile unless it compensates for the loss of their starter.

Juventus Seeks Competition for Di Gregorio and Perin

Juventus aims to strengthen the goalkeeping position where they already have Michele Di Gregorio and Mattia Perin. Luciano Spalletti seeks to increase competition in that role, and Martínez's profile fits due to his experience in the Premier League and with the Argentine national team.

The Italian interest has not yet led to an agreement with Aston Villa. Faced with the impasse, the sports management also considers Zion Suzuki from Parma; Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham; and Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica.

Suzuki and Trubin could require deals close to 30 million euros, while Vicario emerges as a lower-cost alternative. This difference keeps Martínez on the list despite the English club's resistance.

The decision also presents a sporting contrast. Aston Villa will compete in the Champions League following their top-four finish in the Premier League, while Juventus will participate in the Europa League.

Dibu wants to leave Aston Villa

Unai Emery Counts on Martínez for the Champions League

Unai Emery considers the Argentine a key member of the team after a season where he played 44 matches and kept 14 clean sheets. His contribution helped Villa win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League.

Martínez's future currently does not point to LaLiga. Despite links to Spanish clubs in other transfer windows, the current situation pits Juventus against Aston Villa without any proposals from LaLiga.

After participating in the World Cup with Argentina, Martinez is on vacation and will join Villa's preseason later. The next step depends on whether Juventus improves its offer or if Emiliano Martínez formally requests Unai Emery to facilitate his departure before the market closes.

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