By. He’s worth 20 bc he played really well in the cup run. Aston Villa got a good GK, Emi will have regular first team football in his bid to be Argentina No.1 Goalie, we get 20 million pounds. Sad, though, to see Martinez go. £20 million is really not a big sum considered his performances at the end of last season. Even if we spend 10m on Raya, the other 10m still helps with moving us closer to Aouar. He’s not a £20m second choice keeper. After making such an impression during Leno’s injury. Called up for the World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia next month, a strong season with Aston Villa side would do wonders for his long term chances of lining up for the Albiceleste. Sometimes found in the Guardian, Vice.com & elsewhere talking queer issues, politics & football. The Gunners had the option to bring in Alphonse Areola on loan but he’s joined Fulham. In fact, there would be something wrong with his mentality if he didn’t. Every player has strengths and weaknesses, and Leno is a fantastic shot stopper and great at coming out to defend against strikers bearing down on goal. Make him 1st choice. Massive shame, but deserves a run as #1. He’s not getting younger. More importantly, most of that money (likely) will go towards bringing in midfield reinforcements. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.textDecoration='none'; Imagine if he didn’t cut out Fulham’s chance when Gabriel inexplicably dummied the… Read more ». His rise was remarkable. Tom Robinson 0 September 21, 2020 By Tom Robinson. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.borderBottom='0 none'; Writer. They’re backed by moneybags owners. He’s not good enough and will be leaving on loan or sold, I’m surprised he’s been here this long, he’s not very good. 10 years is a long time to be anywhere, especially far from home. I remember back to the days of having to choose between Wojo or Fabianski as our keeper and now we’ve got two really strong and consistent ones. Your email address will not be published. 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Praise doesn't come much bigger than that so Aston Villa really would have a player on their hands here. For Arsenal I can’t help but think this is a big loss and I only hope Leno stays fit and on form. Emi Martinez completes his permanent move to Premier League club Aston Villa. Matt Macey has already made it clear he’s on the move and the club agree with him that he should go. If correct, it’s a good fee – I don’t think we could have got more in the current market. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Good luck Emi (just not against Arsenal)! +18, New UK and Ireland customers only, begambleaware.org, T&Cs apply. The sale makes Martinez the most expensive Argentine goalkeeper in history, and sees Arsenal’s longest tenured player leave the club. Sad to see Martinez go,it would have been good competition for Leno and might have got both to up their game- a great situation for the team. The Argentine keeper heads north on a £20M fee. Arsenal fans hate the idea bc wenger spent a decade telling anyone who would listen how wrong it was. We should have taken a stand against Villa if only to protect him from John Terry! I think that’s just it though. The Argentinean international goalkeeper, a hugely popular figure around the club, signed for us 10 years ago in August 2010 from home city side Independiente. Everton – $2b. Hopefully we get another top signing and see Matt Macey shine as No.2. The Independent report that personal terms have been agreed between Martinez and Villa that would see him triple his wages from £20kpw to £60kpw. Whether they want to shell out such large terms, though, remains to be seen. Goal report that Aston Villa are stepping up a move for Emi Martinez as contract talks with Arsenal ‘stall’. The Argentinean international goalkeeper, a hugely popular figure around the club, signed for us 10 years ago in August 2010 from home city side Independiente. It’s not January and we know he’s a better player than we thought back then. Dean Smith’s side conceded 67 goals last season as they avoided relegation on the final day of the campaign and, with Tom Heaton still out with injury, need a steady pair of hands for what has been a problem position in recent years. The fact that he’s leaving at all when he’s never been so close to seizing what he’s wanted for so long might, perhaps, demonstrate why he’s never been able to fully grab it in the first place despite trying for 10 years. The 28 year old travelled to the midlands earlier today and will undergo a medical at Aston Villa ahead of a £20m move. Bernd Leno reminded people of his quality in today’s game, ensuring an early hesitation from Gabriel didn’t become something more costly – and the debutant’s man of the match performance afterward owed some thanks to the German. Arteta could not guarantee either him or Leno regular first team football that is why he decided to go. We have two decent options both of good age in the GIANT Macey and Iliev. His parents had to work numerous jobs and would go without food on occasion to ensure Martinez and his siblings were able to eat. 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. Villa – $6b “Aston Villa is a massive club, I had no doubts over coming here. He wanted to be first choice keeper at Arsenal first and foremost before wanting out though. This vet easily could be the highest his stock ever is so if he’s wants to be a clear cut number 1 this could work out well for everybody. My only concern is that the backup GK we are linked with Raya is too small built for EPL. Sorry to see Emi go. Argentina Awaits For Emi Martinez As Aston Villa’s New Goalkeeper Gets His Chance. Not to mention numerous other times in last season when arsenal kept high line. If it works, they spend £20 million to prevent relegation. We’re getting short-changed here; he’s worth a lot more than £20m. Wish him all the best. His first summer at the club has seen the Villans smash their transfer record and bring in an array of talent including Emi Martinez. Newcastle – $3b It’s all very well proving you can do it over 12 games in a row, but can you do it over 38? Born in the seaside town of Mar del Plata, some 400km south of Buenos Aires, Martinez came from humble beginnings. I feel a bit better after seeing Leno today apart from the early save he seemed much more assured with his feet than I remember. Had he, he would not have been on the verge of being sold until Bernd Leno met Neal Maupay. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').style.cursor='pointer'; That doesn’t mean they all finance the team they own, rather than expect the club to be run sustainably. Leno & Auba really are the main reasons we even managed to finish 8th last year instead of a relegation scrap. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').style.cursor='pointer'; 10 years is also a long time to prove yourself as a player and until the last few months, Martinez had not done that. So, it’s off to Villa Martinez went where he will no doubt make an adequate number one. That’s when you get to make demands. If we know they’re “average”, you can bet other clubs do. I trust Leno. Arsenal can’t really afford to have a 20 million pound second choice keeper. “They made me as a goalkeeper; not just the club, not just my goalkeeping coaches but the fans as well because they supported me, gave me the confidence to perform as well and I wish them all the best and hope they win many, many trophies. Can’t blame either party and £20 mill is an incredible amount for him. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. On the bright side, I’ve got another Arsenal player to work into my Fantasy team now — he’s going to be great for Villa. The Short Fuse, an Arsenal F.C. Aston Villa have signed Emi Martinez on a four-year contract in a deal that will earn Arsenal around £20 million.. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. community. Episode 259: Arsenal’s Deadline Day Partey and dinosaur’s demise. Emi, 28, started the last 11 matches of … We wrap up the series with a look at the midfield and forward players out on loan this season. Speaking after he signed for Villa, Martinez said, “I’m in the best shape of my career and when I didn’t have the security of that game time, I wasn’t sure about staying. sad to see him go especially to a team like Aston Villa they could end up in the championship . 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The Gunners would ideally like to keep Martinez and are prepared to offer him a new contract that will come with a significant pay rise on his £25,000-a-week salary. Emi Martinez has joined Aston Villa in permanent transfer. This have to be most controversial transfer out in years. And yes, I know he’s had a poor season just gone. Damn. Johan Lange has done a great job in the transfer window but he's not quite done yet. Furthermore, his 3.5 saves per 90 placed him among the top 10 in the Premier League last year. I agree that he wants regular playing time, but this is a lad that bleeds for Arsenal, I’m sure its worth at least one year to try to fight a starting spot at the club he loves. Spuds – $5b Dreamer. Life. I’m fully aware that people who own football clubs tend to be well off. I know it is happening but I still want to believe that this is just a rumour. Always had a soft spot for him. Premier League news: How will your club vote on 'Project Big Picture'? I’m sad to see him go. Leno is going to be so bored this season he may take up crochet. Arsenal – $9 b Lopez & Okonkwo make impressive returns with Arsenal u21s, Rúnarsson admits Martinez’s Arsenal story inspired him, Arsenal only paid an initial £5m for Gabriel this summer, Video: Nketiah sets England u21 record – here’s who he beat, Goal videos: Azeez stars as Arsenal u21s beat Crawley Town, Arsenal player fixtures & results over international break: Wednesday update, http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/dailycannon.com/podcast-player/228929/episode-259-arsenals-deadline-day-partey-and-dinosaurs-demise.mp3, Episode 258: Arsenal beaten by Liverpool but not broken, Episode 257: Hammers deflected, stiffer Arsenal tests to come. A move to Reading proved to be a breakthrough as he excelled in his 18 appearances for the Royals and was credited with having played a major role in helping them avoid relegation.

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