The 28-year-old Argentine, who has signed a … Villa kick off their season at home to Sheffield United on Monday September 21st. Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saves a penalty Credit: AP U nited appeared comfortable early in the second-half, with Villa lacking creativity, … Want to stay in shape? Martinez will be the third new signing of the summer for Villa, following the club-record arrival of Brentford striker Ollie Watkins and the signing of Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash. He joins new signings Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash at the Premier League club. #WelcomeEmi pic.twitter.com/0tEycKuHQu, — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 16, 2020. Aston Villa are looking to recruit a new goalkeeper to compete with their current No 1 Tom Heaton, who is still recovering from a serious knee injury. Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez has agreed terms with Aston Villa. Iceland international goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson is also reportedly being looked at by the Gunners as an alternative to Reya. Martinez was Arsenal's longest-serving player, collecting an FA Cup winner's medal in the victory over Chelsea at the beginning of last month. All Rights Reserved. The Arsenal goalkeeper underwent his medical at Villa Park over the weekend, having being left out of the Gunners’ matchday squad for the Premier League opener against Fulham. Martinez joined Arsenal a decade ago and spent time on loan at Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolves, Getafe, and Reading. Make love instead of hit the... Opec turns 60 at ‘critical moment’ for virus-hit oil, Liverpool great Souness backs Thiago to shine in England. @EmiMartinezz1 Worth the wait, Villans? London (AFP) – Aston Villa announced the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on Wednesday for a reported fee of £20 million ($26 million). Emiliano Martinez is to complete his £20million move to Aston Villa on Monday. Aston Villa have added to their transfer spending by snapping up goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal on a four-year deal. It's been a good week for the Birmingham outfit with the news that Jack Grealish has signed a long-term contract. But he was replaced by the fit-again Leno for the Gunners’ first 2020/21 Premier League game, with the club’s number one taking back his shirt for the 3-0 demolition of Fulham. Institutions of higher learning told to put off return of students... China’s coal addiction erodes climate goals, DIY stores enjoying good business in Covid-19 times. Aston Villa have added to their transfer spending by snapping up goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal on a four-year deal. The 28-year-old Argentine, who has signed a four-year deal, helped Arsenal to FA Cup victory last season and Community Shield glory last month but faced playing second fiddle to Bernd Leno. It was a clear indication of Arsenal’s decision over their goalkeeper dilemma, after Martinez openly admitted he would seek a move away from the Emirates this summer after ten years at the club if not given a fair shot at regular football.