Emi Martinez Signs New Aston Villa Contract, Explains Truth Behind Misunderstood Talks

New Deal Secures Argentine's Long-Term Future

Aston Villa have secured the long-term future of goalkeeper Emi Martinez with a new contract extension.

The Argentine shot-stopper has been a key figure in Villa's success since joining from Arsenal in 2020, and his new deal reflects his importance to the club.

Martinez Explains Truth Behind Talks

Martinez has also opened up about the truth behind his recent contract talks, which had been the subject of speculation.

The goalkeeper has stated that he was misunderstood in previous comments about his desire to leave Villa, and that he is fully committed to the club.

Escaping Red Card Suspension

Despite recent controversy, Martinez has escaped a red card suspension for his actions against Lille in the Europa League.

The goalkeeper was shown two yellow cards in the match, but will only miss Aston Villa's next Europa League game, as UEFA rules state that players can only be suspended for a single match for receiving two yellow cards in a single game.

Clean Sheet Targets

Martinez has also revealed that he set himself a target of at least 10 clean sheets when he joined Villa.

While he was disappointed to only register nine clean sheets in his first season with the club, he is determined to improve upon that record in the current campaign.

Becoming a Legend

When Martinez joined Villa, he set a goal to become a club legend.

With his new contract extension and his impressive performances, he is well on his way to achieving that目標.