"He's the best goalkeeper in the world" Unai Emery praises Emi Martinez greatly!

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·12 de setembro de 2025

"He's the best goalkeeper in the world" Unai Emery praises Emi Martinez greatly!

The Spaniard seems happy to have the Argentine stay.

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Amid the whirlwind of the summer transfer window, a significant subplot emerged at Aston Villa: the future of their World Cup-winning goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez. For a time, a departure from Villa Park seemed not just possible, but imminent.

In football, things always happen with players—some leave, some stay, sometimes someone is close to joining, sometimes close to departing. For me, that's normal; I completely understand it. The fact that Martínez is staying with us is fantastic news. I'm very, very happy. For me, he's the best goalkeeper in the world. We have the best goalkeeper in the world. His commitment is immense.

Unai Emery said.

Unai Emery says Emiliano Martinez is "happy again" and back in the squad. "Staying here for Emi Martinez is good news for us. I'm so, so happy. For me he’s the best goalkeeper in the world. We have the best goalkeeper in the world." @TheAthleticFC #AVFC
– sexta-feira, 12 de setembro de 2025

Yet, as the window finally closed, the dust settled to reveal a familiar and crucial figure remaining between the posts. For manager Unai Emery, the retention of his Argentine stalwart was not merely a failed sale, but a resounding victory, and his satisfaction at securing Martínez's continued presence is said to be immense.

He gives everything in training, always tries to set a good example, respects Aston Villa, and that won't change. Football brings different circumstances, but now everyone is in the squad. Everyone is happy. There was great energy at training today. Emiliano is happy again and understands that his job is to play for Aston Villa and for the Argentina national team.