Juventus hopes Emiliano Martinez will leave Aston Villa

Juventus hopes that Emiliano Martinez will force Aston Villa into selling him after the 2026 World Cup. Following the tournament’s conclusion, it was reported that Martinez is ready to push for a transfer to Juventus, having already agreed on personal terms. The goalkeeper was known to be waiting until the World Cup was completed in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, where his team progressed to extra time in the Final. Despite making several crucial saves, 10-man Argentina ultimately lost 1-0 to Spain on July 19, 2026, due to a strike from Ferran Torres.

Now that Emiliano Martinez is set to return to Europe, he can focus on the next step in his club career, which could be with Juventus. La Gazzetta dello Sport has stated that this is the moment "Dibu" plans to push Aston Villa into allowing him to leave for this Serie A opportunity. Following Argentina's loss in the finals, Martinez was seen walking past the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy at the award ceremony.

Reports indicate that Juventus has proposed a loan deal with an obligation to buy for a total of €6.5 million, but Aston Villa is seeking closer to €10 million for his release. Martinez has already agreed to personal terms with Juventus for a three-year contract worth €5 million annually, plus performance-related bonuses. His existing contract with Aston Villa extends until June 2029, and he will turn 34 in September.