• Martinez has spent five years at Aston Villa but that looks to be coming to an end
  • The Argentine already has three offers on the table to leave this summer 

By ALEX MCCARTHY

Emiliano Martinez’s looming departure from Aston Villa was seemingly confirmed last night as the Argentine was spotted in floods of tears at the full-time whistle of the club’s 2-0 win over Tottenham.

The 32-year-old, who has twice been named FIFA’s best goalkeeper, looks set to depart the club after five seasons at Villa Park. 

A World Cup winner in 2022, Martinez is still very much at the top of his game and will not be short on offers with the news his time in the Midlands is coming to its end.

10 days ago, Mail Sport reported that Villa were on the lookout for a new goalkeepers this summer, primarily because they need to make at least one significant sale before June 30 to ensure the club stay in line with Premier League spending rules. 

Martinez is seen as an asset the club can make good profit on, similar to Douglas Luiz last summer. And he already has three offers on the table.

Martinez couldn't fight back the tears after what could be his final game at Villa Park

Martinez couldn’t fight back the tears after what could be his final game at Villa Park

The Argentine paid tribute to the Aston Villa fans as he was overcome with emotion

The Argentine paid tribute to the Aston Villa fans as he was overcome with emotion

The goalkeeper has three offers on the table to leave the club already

The goalkeeper has three offers on the table to leave the club already

According to Argentine outlet Ole, Martinez wants to keep playing at the highest level and he wants to play in the Champions League, casting doubt on ideas that Saudi Arabia may be his next destination.

He has one offer fro the gulf state and two more from clubs in Europe. Whether he stays or goes could largely depend on Villa’s Champions League qualification, too.

The goalkeeper’s partner, Mandinha Martinez, posted on her instagram story after taking in the last home game of the season.

After thanking Villa fans for their support this season she posted a message to her hubby: ‘So proud of you my love.’ 

Martinez is said to be very happy and settled in Birmingham with his wife and two children, likely another factor behind the tears at full-time. 

Martinez with his partner, Mandinha, on the Villa Park pitch after beating Tottenham 2-0

Martinez with his partner, Mandinha, on the Villa Park pitch after beating Tottenham 2-0

Martinez is said to be very happy in Birmingham with his family

Martinez is said to be very happy in Birmingham with his family

Perhaps Martinez and his partner will be jetting off to another destination this summer

Perhaps Martinez and his partner will be jetting off to another destination this summer

Asked about Martinez’s teary show at the end of the match and what it means for his future, boss Unai Emery said: ‘Now we are focused on the match we are playing, of course. It is the last match here, and I don’t know.

‘We will see about the team, the players, but of course, they are responding on the field at the moment. They are responding and are focused on how we are preparing and playing each match.

‘Of course, Leon Bailey is playing less because I know everybody is responding very well. They are performing well. And we are going to play Manchester United on May 25 for the last three points available this season.

‘For us it will be very important again, for everybody to be focused. And of course, then we will see about everything, how we are going to try to get better for the next season, when we come back.’ 

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Revealed: The offers tearful Emiliano Martinez ALREADY has to leave Aston Villa this summer, as his wife speaks out on ‘pride’ for her husband after he sobbed and waved ‘goodbye’ on the pitch



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