Argentina goalkeeper Martinez personally accepted the rejection by Manchester United, family: Everything is for business

Martinez personally accepted that Manchester United refused: Everything is for business

Emigliano Martinez missed joining Manchester United in the transfer window this summer, and the Aston Villa goalkeeper and his family also publicly responded to the unfinished transfer for the first time.

According to The Athletic, Martinez himself took the initiative to promote the transfer process. He even contacted Lisandro Martinez, a teammate in the Argentina national team and central defender who played for Manchester United, hoping to use this relationship to facilitate the transfer. However, all efforts ended up in vain - Manchester United chose to sign La Mans from Antwerp instead of Aston Villa's main goalkeeper before the summer transfer window closed.

Regarding the transfer that failed to make a fortune, Martinez's older brother Alejandro said in an interview with DSports radio: "Amy gave everything on and off the court. He is deeply loved in the club, and the management is unwilling to let him go because he has always been the absolute core of the team. But in the end, it was just a business decision."

Alejandro also emphasized his brother's special status in Villa: "His position in Villa is like Maradona It is irreplaceable to Naples, Messi and Barcelona, ​​and Aguero to Manchester City. "

Martinez's father Alberto also expressed his views on the matter: "The club is like a factory, and Amy is just one of the employees. As long as he is good enough, the factory will not let him leave easily. Everything in the football world is business. The deal was not completed today, but maybe it will happen tomorrow."

Martinez, 32, has not started the season well. He missed the first round of the Premier League in 2025/26 due to suspension, and was not included in the roster against Crystal Palace, which triggered speculation from the outside world about his status and relationship with the club. In addition, despite receiving offers from Turkish clubs, Martinez himself has explicitly refused, hoping to continue playing in the top European leagues and maintain a competitive level.