Sergio Aguero has suggested that Saudi talk around Emi Martinez could be a smokescreen ahead of a transfer to one of the “best teams of the world”.
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Argentine keeper tipped to move on this summerRemains under contract until 2029Has been linked with teams across the globeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Argentina international Martinez, was sent off in Aston Villa's final Premier League fixture of 2024-25 campaign at Manchester United, appears to have bid an emotional farewell to fans in the West Midlands. Another move for the 32-year-old could be on the cards.
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There has been plenty of speculation to suggest that the World Cup winner is wanted by big-spending teams in the Saudi Pro League. A move to the Middle East holds obvious appeal from a financial point of view.
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Two-time FIFA Best Men’s Goalkeeper award winner Martinez is, however, still at the peak of his powers and has spoken on a regular basis – as a relative late starter at the highest level – of wanting to compete for more major honours with club and country.
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With that in mind, former Argentina star Aguero believes that his fellow countryman could end up joining one of the most prestigious teams on the planet. The ex-Manchester City striker told : “Seeing Emi Martinez tear up on his last match gave the impression that he may be leaving, but there’s nothing set in stone that I know of. Dibu is a great goalie, the best in my opinion, so if he leaves he probably has a spot among the best teams of the world.”
