Overview
- Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti publicly said Emiliano Martínez wants to leave after the club's July 26 pre-season friendly, a comment that has revived transfer speculation.
- Aston Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany has repeatedly stated that Martínez is not for sale and that the club intends to keep him for the coming season.
- Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali confirmed the club are monitoring Martínez but warned that current player valuations are excessively high and that Juve must be prudent in the market.
- No club-to-club deal exists and earlier reporting says talks have stalled over price and deal structure, so a transfer remains possible but is not imminent.
- Martínez's high profile after the World Cup, his contract reportedly running to 2029, and Villa's contingency planning for a replacement mean any move would demand a large fee and could trigger Villa to pursue successors.