AST TO MOVE ON Emiliano Martinez wanted by Bayern Munich in January transfer as Aston Villa keeper targets Champions League football

EMILIANO MARTINEZ'S agent has hinted that his client's future lies away from Aston Villa, amid rumoured interest from Bayern Munich.

Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

The Argentine played a heroic role in Argentina's World Cup win, dominating Sunday's penalty shoot-out against France.

AST TO MOVE ON Emiliano Martinez wanted by Bayern Munich in January transfer as Aston Villa keeper targets Champions League football
Emiliano Martinez has five years remaining on his Aston Villa contract Credit: Getty

He also captured the tournament's Golden Glove, dramatically raising his stock as a top class goalkeeper.

Martinez, 30, signed for Aston Villa in September 2020 after playing only 38 times in eight years at previous club Arsenal.

The 6ft 5in stopper is under contract at Villa Park until 2027.

But that hasn't stopped his agent Gustavo Goni talking about possible moves away.

Chatting to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, Goni was asked about the prospect of his client moving to Serie A.

He replied: "Today there are few teams that can afford a goalkeeper like him.

"But Serie A, well, why not?

"Clearly aiming high, for the Champions League."

Throughout his career, Martinez has never played in Europe's premier competition.

But according to Sky Sports, he may be handed the opportunity to do so by Bayern Munich.

They claim that the German giants are interested in Villa's No1 after Manuel Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the season following a skiing accident that left him with a broken leg.

While chatting, Goni was also asked about Martinez's crude gesture made with the Golden Glove trophy after the World Cup final.

He said: "It's football stuff, an impulsive reaction.

"It's more important to talk about the decisive save a few minutes from the end. He has shown great skills."

Villa are back in action on December 26, when they take on Liverpool at home.

Whether Martinez will be back in time to take part, however, is doubtful - with the goalkeeper currently celebrating in Buenos Aires alongside his victorious team-mates.

AST TO MOVE ON Emiliano Martinez wanted by Bayern Munich in January transfer as Aston Villa keeper targets Champions League football
Manuel Neuer suffered a skiing accident on holiday Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_DMxLILNZ/

AST TO MOVE ON Emiliano Martinez wanted by Bayern Munich in January transfer as Aston Villa keeper targets Champions League football
Martinez, 30, enjoyed his celebrations after the game Credit: Getty