The top signing that Aston Villa missed out on because of Emi Martínez

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Aston Villa was on the verge of making a splash in the market with the arrival of Diogo Costa, the goalkeeper from FC Porto, but the stay of Dibu Martínez in Birmingham halted any moves.

The English club, under the direction of Unai Emery, had prepared an offer of 50 million euros, ready to be executed on the last day of transfers. However, Manchester United's interest in the Argentine goalkeeper did not materialize, causing the plan to sign the Portuguese goalkeeper to collapse.

Diogo Costa, a rising figure in Portugal

At just 25 years old, Diogo Costa is already a undisputed starter at FC Porto, the team with which he debuted in 2019. Since then, he has accumulated more than 140 official matches and has maintained a save percentage of over 72% in the Portuguese league, according to Opta data. Additionally, he has become the main goalkeeper for the Portuguese national team, playing a key role in the qualification for Euro 2024.

The goalkeeper is protected by a 75 million euro release clause, making him one of the most valuable players in the club. His consistency, reflexes, and ability to play with his feet position him as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Europe.

The role of Dibu Martínez in the operation

The deal would only have been closed if Dibu Martínez had sealed his move to Manchester United, who considered signing him after David De Gea's departure. There were even speculations that the Argentine goalkeeper had agreed to join the "Red Devils," but eventually, the club opted for the Belgian Senne Lammens as a future alternative.

The absence of the World Cup champion in the squad against Crystal Palace raised concerns in England. However, after the transfer window closed, Martínez remains a key player in Unai Emery's lineup, leaving Diogo Costa in Portugal for at least one more season.

The failure to secure the signing reflects Aston Villa's ambition to strengthen the team for European competition. With a squad set to compete in the Conference League, Costa's addition would have raised the competitiveness level of the goalkeeping position.

Sources close to the club confirm that the monitoring of the Portuguese goalkeeper will continue, as the team sees him as the ideal option for the medium term future. If Martinez's performance attracts interest from Premier League giants again, it is not ruled out that the name of Diogo Costa will resurface in Birmingham in the next transfer window.

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