After a decade in North London, Martinez wanted to say a public farewell to the club and its supporters. Emiliano Martinez has completed a move from Arsenal to Aston Villa after the two clubs agreed a deal. “We know how highly Arsenal rated him and we watched his outstanding performances last season in a trophy-winning top side. That made me confident, made me win games and made me the keeper I am today. “I had 11 years at the club, and even if it was a hard road for me, and I suffered through my time at Arsenal, today I am happy and I tried to show young goalies how work pays off. Martinez, 28, impressed for Arsenal after an injury to Bernd Leno against Brighton in June ended his season early. The Argentine kept nine clean sheets in 21 games last season and started the FA Cup final win over Chelsea in August and the Community Shield win against Liverpool a month later. Emiliano Martinez: Aston Villa's £16m bid accepted by Arsenal. ASTON VILLA have finally confirmed the £20m arrival of Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal. Martinez was absent from Arsenal squad for opening-day win at Fulham. • AVB: Gonzalez death threats over Neymar Man United, Man City, Bayern and Liverpool all look vulnerable. Martinez’s stock has risen sharply in recent months after a superb spell as the Gunners’ first-choice stopper towards the end of last season. For me, I could not be happier to leave through the front door with the Arsenal fanbase supporting me and the club supporting me. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "We are really pleased with the signing of our new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez," Villa boss Dean Smith said. Sources told ESPN the fee is around £20 million. He had to wait until Leno was injured last season to show off his capabilities. Emiliano Martinez is to complete his £20million move to Aston Villa on Monday. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images). Martinez's arrival comes just one day after Villa secured Jack Grealish to a new five-year contract. “They understood my story and they love the way I worked in the club. Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal, it was confirmed on Wednesday. • FF president: No racism in football The former Germany international hasn't featured since March. I am so glad to be part of the Arsenal family for 11 years.”. The Express and Star reports that the Villans want Martinez. A move to another club may well appeal to Martinez. Aston Villa hope that Arsenal will be willing to lower their asking price for Emiliano Martinez, but the Express and Star has suggested that wages could be a problem for the Villans. Smith said: “We are really pleased with the signing of our new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. • Club banned after noise complaints. "We know how highly Arsenal rated him and we watched his outstanding performances last season in a trophy-winning top side. It was claimed by The Telegraph over the weekend that Martinez is actually close to signing a new contract with the Gunners. • Sources: Mourinho backs Bale move But Villa are seemingly hoping that their interest may put a spanner in the works. New Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been warned he cannot … However, their budget to sign a new goalkeeper is £10 million, while the Gunners want £20 million for the 27-year-old. What's wrong with the giants? Emiliano Martinez has reportedly rejected a new contract at Arsenal amid rumoured interest from Aston Villa.. Martinez joins Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash as new signings at Villa. "We moved for Emi when we saw the opportunity, as it is rare to be able to buy a top class goalkeeper who hasn't yet reached their peak age and who can therefore be a key player for our Club for the long term.". Unfortunately for fans of the Argentinian, his future looks potentially uncertain with Bernd Leno previously establishing himself as the undisputed number one. One report would suggest that he is ready to prove that point at Arsenal. The report claims that reaching an agreement on wages is set to be Villa’s biggest issue. “We moved for Emi when we saw the opportunity, as it is rare to be able to buy a top class goalkeeper who hasn’t yet reached their peak age and who can therefore be a key player for our club for the long term.”. Martinez was Arsenal’s longest-serving player after joining from Independiente in 2010. Kieran Tierney has quickly achieved ‘fan favourite’ status at Arsenal. “They all understood at Arsenal and they support me for my decision. Martinez was loaned out six times during his time with Arsenal. Aston Villa have signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Villa signed the Argentinian goalkeeper from Arsenal earlier this week. 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He has shown that he is good enough to be first-choice at the highest level. The ace helped the Gunners to FA Cup success over Chelsea and then starred in last month’s Community Shield penalty shoot-out triumph over Liverpool.
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