Emiliano Martinez spent a decade at Arsenal, making just 38 first-team appearances and enduring six loan spells before leaving for Aston Villa in 2020. Since then, he has developed into one of the world’s best goalkeepers, winning the World Cup, two Copa America titles, and multiple individual awards.
Despite Emiliano Martinez’s remarkable rise, former Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the sale was necessary for his growth. Cech explained that Martinez had too much energy at Arsenal and only truly progressed after focusing it in the right direction. Now an established star, Martinez continues to thrive.
Jaaskelainen pointed out that before joining Villa, Emiliano Martinez had never played more than 20 games for a single club. His big break came in 2020 when he stepped in for the injured Bernd Leno and helped Arsenal win the FA Cup. However, Arsenal didn’t see him as their long-term No. 1, making the transfer a logical choice for both parties.