Emiliano Martinez’s wife has revealed that the Aston Villa goalkeeper’s emotional display during the club’s final home match of the season against Tottenham Hotspur is simply ‘just who he is’.
The Argentinian shot-stopper was visibly moved as he received a rousing send-off from the Villa Park faithful following their 2-0 triumph over Spurs. This occasion, often marked by players and staff alongside their families, serves as an opportunity to express gratitude for the unwavering support throughout the season before they head off for their summer break.
Martinez, accompanied by his wife, Mandinha, and their children, took part in the lap of honour post-match, with many noting the keeper’s emotional response. In the wake of this, there has been ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
It is understood that the former Arsenal number one, who has held the same position at Villa since his £20million transfer in 2020, has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League. However, should he decide to move, his preference would be to stay within Europe, reports Birmingham Live.
The coming weeks and months of the transfer window will reveal more about Martinez’s future. The goalkeeper, who has been on international duty with Argentina for their World Cup qualifiers, has not yet made any decisions.
Meanwhile, Villa remain calm about the situation, having secured a new extended contract with Martinez just last summer.
Mandinha, the partner of Emiliano Martinez, has downplayed the emotional scenes involving the Villa goalkeeper after their penultimate match of the season, suggesting it may not be as significant as some believe.
Speaking to Ed James on BBC WM, Mandinha clarified the situation regarding Martinez’s show of emotion. “He wasn’t in tears,” she explained, addressing speculation about whether it was a farewell gesture.
“No. Anybody who knows Emi knows he is an emotional character and that’s who he is. It just shows you how much he loves the Villa fans. I love the Villa fans. We love Villa.”
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