Juventus Management Set for Crucial Talks with Emiliano Martinez's Agent
Reports from Italy indicate that Juventus management is scheduled for significant discussions with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's agent on Wednesday. These talks follow Martinez's instrumental performance in Argentina's thrilling 3-2 victory against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup.
Martinez has experienced a busy summer, balancing his World Cup commitments with potential club career advancements. He and his Argentine teammates have advanced to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after staging a remarkable comeback from a 0-2 deficit to secure a dramatic 3-2 win over a resilient Egyptian side in Atlanta.
Concurrently, Italian media outlets suggest that Juventus is making progress in their pursuit of signing Martinez from Aston Villa this summer. According to sources cited by Gianluca Di Marzio, preliminary discussions between the involved parties took place on Tuesday. Now, Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali is reportedly eager to "accelerate" efforts to finalize a deal.
Di Marzio further reports that Carnevali, accompanied by the recently appointed Chief Football Officer Ricky Massara, will hold a direct meeting with Martinez's agent on Wednesday. The primary objective of this meeting is to ascertain the financial requirements to persuade the Argentinian number one to transfer to Turin.
Upon establishing the necessary financial outlay to secure Martinez's services, Juventus will then shift their focus to negotiations with his current club, Aston Villa.
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