OFFICIAL: Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez joins Aston Villa
Emiliano Martinez has completed a £20million transfer to Aston Villa.
The Argentine, who has been at the Emirates since 2012, has signed a four-year contract with the Villans.
Martinez got a taste of regular first-team football last season when Bernd Leno suffered an injury towards the end of the campaign.
The 28-year-old proved himself more than capable of keeping goal in the Premier League, and was between the sticks as Arsenal won the FA Cup and Community Shield.
But Gunners boss Mikel Arteta immediately returned Leno to the first team for Arsenal's opening game of this season against Fulham on Sunday.
Martinez is hoping for regular opportunities at Villa Park under Dean Smith.
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moacinrsu
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All d best Martinez we appreciate u n thanks for ur contributions towards our FA CUP n COMMUNITY SHIELD success
Amajoyichigozirim
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Arsenal just lost a powerful Arsenal from their Arsenal
Lilbaby2
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Fantastic piece of business for Aston villa and a fine sale by Arsenal. Arteta is steering the club in the right direction 😊
duuceiuz
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Arsenal just lost a powerful Arsenal from their Arsenal
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Also what else are we supposed to do? A keeper that good isn’t going to be 2nd place keeper bro. He was worth 2 million to now being worth 20 million from a couple games? That’s good business