Emiliano MartÃnez has verbally agreed personal terms with Juventus and is actively pushing for a summer transfer away from Aston Villa, with sources close to the deal confirming the Argentina international has grown increasingly frustrated with life at Villa Park and has identified the Turin club as his preferred destination.
The 34-year-old shot-stopper, who starred for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup before their defeat by Spain in the final, has agreed to a three-year deal until 2029 at a salary of approximately €5.5 million net per season — a reduction on his current earnings at Villa Park, such is his desire to make this move happen.
The Fee Dispute Holding Things Up
The sticking point, as has been the case throughout negotiations, is the transfer fee. Juventus have proposed taking MartÃnez on an initial loan with an obligation to purchase for around €6.5 million. Aston Villa, understandably, are holding out for significantly more — their asking price sits at approximately €12 million, and they have so far shown little willingness to come down from that figure.
That gap represents a real obstacle. Juventus are not a club with unlimited financial flexibility right now, and their preference for a structured deal with low upfront cost reflects the financial constraints they are working within. Whether they can bridge that gap — or whether a third-party solution can be found — will determine whether this transfer actually gets done before the window closes on 1 September.
What MartÃnez Brings to Juventus
From Juventus's perspective, MartÃnez represents an elite goalkeeper option with World Cup-winning experience, a high ceiling for big-game performances, and the kind of authority in the penalty area that has been missing from Serie A at the top level in recent seasons. He is also a player who performs exceptionally well in pressure situations — his record in penalty shootouts alone makes him one of the most valuable goalkeepers in the world.
For Aston Villa and manager Unai Emery, losing MartÃnez would be a significant blow. He has been central to the club's Champions League ambitions over the past two seasons, and replacing him at short notice with someone of comparable quality would not be easy or cheap.
How This Plays Out
The coming two to three weeks will be decisive. If Juventus can improve their offer and move closer to Villa's valuation, a deal is achievable. If not, MartÃnez may find himself spending another season in the Premier League — much to his frustration.
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