According to DSports, FC Barcelona have submitted an initial offer for Emiliano Martinez, the Argentine goalkeeper currently at Aston Villa. The move could spark one of the summer’s most high-profile goalkeeper sagas.
A Farewell Already in Motion?
Martinez, who was visibly emotional during Aston Villa’s 2–0 win over Tottenham, appears to be on his way out. The World Cup winner and two-time Best Goalkeeper of the Year is reportedly one of the players Villa may offload as part of a wage bill reduction plan.
Barcelona’s Keeper Conundrum
With Marc-André ter Stegen missing significant time this season due to injury, Barcelona are looking for a top-tier, reliable option to secure the No.1 spot. New manager Hansi Flick is said to be a big admirer of Martinez’s leadership and experience.
Currently, the club is stacked with:
- Ter Stegen, expected to return to full fitness
- Wojciech Szczęsny, a solid No. 2
- And possibly now Martinez, if the transfer materializes
A trio of elite-level goalkeepers could lead to selection headaches—and potential locker room friction.
First Big Summer Move?
While stability remains the short-term strategy, Barcelona are thinking ahead. If Ter Stegen’s health issues persist, Martinez could be a long-term insurance policy—or even his successor.
Emiliano Martinez to Barça? It’s real. And it could be the club’s first major signing of the Flick era.
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