Emi Martinez Next Club Odds
Martinez Key as Aston Villa Qualify for Europe
Will World Cup Golden Glove Winner Leave Aston Villa?
Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez went from Arsenal’s bench to one of the best goalies in the world in just a few years’ time. The Argentine shot-stopper won the Golden Glove at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and helped Aston Villa qualify for European competition for the first time since 2010. With a few more years left on his contract, Aston Villa could demand a hefty transfer fee if Martinez leaves the club. He may leave this Summer but has spoken of his desire to win trophies with Aston Villa. With his future somewhat up in the air, let’s look at the Emi Martinez next club odds.
Emi Martinez’s Rise
Emiliano Martinez first earned promotion to Arsenal’s senior team in 2012. Over the next eight years, he went on loan six times, and none of the spells were particularly successful. In 2014, Martinez made his Premier League and Champions League debut with Arsenal after injuries to Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina.
Once they returned, Martinez returned to the bench and didn’t get an extended opportunity to play EPL fixtures with Arsenal until 2020. Bernd Leno went down with an injury vs. Brighton in August, and Martinez replaced him. Over the next eight-and-a-half Premier League matches, Martinez kept three clean sheets and had an 81 percent save percentage.
He started the FA Cup final vs. Chelsea. As soccer betting underdogs, Arsenal won the match, and Martinez made some crucial saves. He also started in the FA Community Shield, which Arsenal won on penalties vs. Liverpool. Facing the prospect of going back to the bench when Leno returned, Martinez left the club for Aston Villa.
He kept 15 clean sheets and had the best save percentage in the Premier League in 2020-21. In the Summer of 2021, Martinez put together a string of incredible performances in the Copa America with Argentina. In the semifinal, he saved three penalty kicks in a 3-2 shootout victory vs. Colombia. Then, he kept a clean sheet in the final vs. Brazil as Martinez won the Copa America Golden Glove.
Martinez further boosted his profile at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As Argentina advanced, he saved two penalties in the quarterfinal shootout vs. the Netherlands. In the final minute of extra time, he made an iconic kick save to deny France the winning goal. He saved a penalty in the ensuing shootout as Argentina won 4-2. Martinez won the World Cup’s Golden Glove Award.
Contract/Options This Summer
Last season, Emiliano Martinez conceded just 1.09 goals per 90 minutes, which was third-best among goalkeepers. Aston Villa finished in seventh place in the EPL standings, which earned them a spot in the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League. In early 2022, Dibu signed a contract extension that runs until 2027, meaning the club will demand a hefty fee from any potential suitors.
Now 30 years old, Martinez is in his prime but figures to have many good years ahead of him. The way things are developing, it looks a bit unlikely that Martinez will leave Aston Villa this Summer. However, it is certainly possible if the right offer came in. The latest Emi Martinez Next Club Odds price Chelsea as his most likely destination. The Blues show +500 odds to sign Martinez following Edouard Mendy’s departure to Saudi Arabia.
Martinez clouds join the infamous list of players who have played for bitter rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. It’s no secret that Spurs are in the market for a goalkeeper, especially if Hugo Lloris departs the club. Lloris is reportedly open to a move, and that could open the door for someone like David Raya or Martinez to come in. Tottenham display +1700 odds to bring in Dibu this Summer.
Manchester United may be out of the running for Emi Martinez because they’ve signed Andre Onana from Inter Milan. It’s doubtful United could afford both keepers, and either would want to split time or sit on the bench. Currently, Manchester United show just +3400 Emi Martinez Next Club odds. It’s possible other potential suitors could emerge, but it’d have to be a club that can pay a fee in the region of $35 million or more for a goalkeeper.
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