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Multiple sources in Italy, including Sky Sport Italia, are reporting that Juventus has reached an agreement with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and is now working to finalize a deal with the Premier League club. Publications such as Tuttosport, Sky Sport Italia, and Corriere dello Sport indicate that the experienced shot-stopper has agreed to a three-year contract at the Allianz Stadium.
Martinez has reportedly accepted a salary of €5 million per year, which is less than his current earnings at Aston Villa. This suggests the 33-year-old goalkeeper is eager for a new challenge in his career.
Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is keen on acquiring an experienced goalkeeper, but the Bianconeri have yet to reach an agreement with Aston Villa. Corriere dello Sport claims Villa's asking price is around €10 million. However, Sky Sport suggests that Juventus is pushing to sign the player for virtually no transfer fee, citing his age and his desire to move to Turin.
Martinez is under contract with Aston Villa until 2029, so it remains to be seen if the Premier League club will agree to release their goalkeeper without a transfer fee. Tuttosport reports that Juventus is hoping for a "favorable economic solution, expecting Aston Villa to agree to a transfer under particularly advantageous terms." Emiliano Martinez is currently with the Argentina national team, preparing for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, which kicks off tomorrow.
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