Mac Allister responds to Emi Martinez’s ‘see you’ message amid Aston Villa whispers
Emiliano Martinez posted an upbeat message on social media despite current speculation surrounding the Aston Villa goalkeeper.
Aston Villa missed out on a Champions League spot on the final day of the season due to goal difference, an outcome that could carry wider financial consequences for the club.
With pressure mounting to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), Villa may be forced to cash in on key players this summer, and Martinez is among those linked with a potential exit.
Football Insider exclusively revealed that the Martinez has recently changed agents, now working with Jorge Mendes, which is seen by many as a signal that he may be preparing for a move away from Villa Park.
However, while speculation continues, Football Insider also reported that Martinez has already turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, with the goalkeeper favouring a switch within Europe should he depart.
For now, though, his current focus appears to be elsewhere with his latest message on social media.
Emi Martinez praises Argentina after World Cup qualifier draw
Players have been away on international duty over the past week, with Argentina taking part in World Cup qualifiers.
They were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, with Thiago Almada salvaging a point after Luis Diaz opened the scoring.
Despite the result, Martinez remained upbeat, posting on Instagram: “How nice it is to play in Argentina. See you in September.”
His message was met with a warm response, with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez among those to like the post.
While Martinez is fully focused on the national team, speculation around his club future continues to swirl.
Martinez appeared to wave goodbye to Aston Villa fans during the club’s final home fixture last season, and with regular links to a summer exit, questions remain over his next move.
What’s clear, however, is that he still sees his future at the top level after rejecting a move to Saudi Arabia, even if that would have financial implications on the club.
Aston Villa eye Lucas Chevalier and Joan Garcia as Emi Martinez replacement
With Martinez’s future up in the air, Aston Villa are already planning for life without their number one.
Football Insider reported that that Lille’s Lucas Chevalier and Espanyol’s Joan Garcia are among the top names on Aston Villa’s shortlist.
However, Villa may need to act quickly, as Garcia is now expected to join Barcelona—potentially forcing the club to accelerate their pursuit of Chevalier.
It remains to be seen whether Villa will formalise any offers before Martinez is sold, but with financial pressures and the need to stay within PSR, raising funds may be a priority before a replacement arrives.