Martinez agent set for crucial Juventus talks after Argentina 3-2 Egypt spectacle

Reports in Italy indicated that a crucial round of talks between the Juventus management and the agent of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was scheduled for Wednesday, following the stopper’s involvement in the thrilling 3-2 match between Argentina and Egypt at the 2026 World Cup. Martinez had a busy summer balancing World Cup duties and potential career moves at club level. After overcoming a 2-0 deficit, he and his Argentina teammates secured a stoppage-time victory, advancing to the tournament's quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Italian reports suggested that Juventus was making progress in negotiations to sign Martinez from Aston Villa this summer. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, discussions took place between the relevant parties on Tuesday, with Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali looking to 'accelerate' the deal. Di Marzio further reported that Carnevali and newly-appointed Chief Football Officer Ricky Massara were set to meet face-to-face with Martinez’s agent to determine the financial requirements needed to convince the Argentina number one to make the move to Turin. After establishing the amount, Juventus would shift their focus to negotiations with Aston Villa regarding Martinez's current contract.