Amid interest from the Italian club, an executive from the English club stated that the Argentine goalkeeper will not be transferred and described him as a key piece for the sports project
In light of the Villains' resistance, Juventus has already begun to evaluate other alternatives to strengthen their goalkeeping position. The main target is Guglielmo Vicario, goalkeeper for Tottenham Hotspur, who appears as the Italian team's plan B in case they cannot proceed with the Argentine goalkeeper.
Since his arrival at the Villains in mid-2020, the Argentine goalkeeper has played 22,655 minutes, spread over 256 matches, of which he was unbeaten in 80 and in the rest conceded 305 goals; he also received a yellow card on 26 occasions and a direct red card on one. In terms of titles, he won one: Europa League 2025/26.
On the other hand, since his debut with the Albiceleste in mid-2021, the Mar del Plata native has played 5,910 minutes in 65 matches, 42 of which he kept a clean sheet, while in the rest he conceded 31 goals. Regarding his achievements, he has lifted four trophies: 2 Copa América (2021 and 2024), World Cup (2022), and Finalissima (2022).
While Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez keeps his focus on the 2026 World Cup and the semifinal that the Argentine National Team will play against England, uncertainty about his future at Aston Villa continues in Europe.
Currently, there are several clubs interested in acquiring the services of the Mar del Plata native once the World Cup is over. One of the most talked-about recently is the case of Juventus, a team that, according to information released by Italian media, already has a preliminary agreement with the world champion to sign a contract for three seasons.
However, any rumors indicating a possible departure of the Argentine goalkeeper have been almost dismissed by the English club. "Martínez will stay with us. We have no intention of letting him go this summer. The team needs his dedication and vast experience, and he is a very important element in our project for the next season", stated Damian Vidagany, director of football operations for the English team.
"All media reports about his possible transfer to Juventus do not reflect the true position of the club. Martínez is a very important player for us and we expect him to continue delivering exceptional performances alongside his teammates", he added.
