World Cup heroics spark Juventus push for Martinez

Juventus face a looming goalkeeper vacancy as current starter Michele Di Gregorio is expected to leave, prompting fans to point to Emiliano Martinez’s 11‑save, 1.76 expected‑goals‑prevented effort in Argentina’s 1‑0 extra‑time World Cup final loss to Spain as the ideal solution for Turin.

Supporters have taken to social media urging the club to secure the Argentine keeper, posting the match statistics as evidence of his impact in the final.

The shared data show Martinez made the most touches of any Argentine player against Spain, recorded 11 saves and denied 1.76 of the 2.76 expected goals the opposition generated.

One fan wrote, “Juventus. Please go lock up Emi Martinez,” while another demanded “Dibu Martinez come to Juventus.” A third called the Argentine a “must sign for Juventus” after the statistical showcase.

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A more measured voice added, “Emi Martinez is still a top‑level keeper and his World Cup performance was impressive; the Argentina kit may be like a Superman costume for him, but I’d be happy to have him at Juve if it materialises.”

Juventus have been actively searching for a new goalkeeper, with current starter Michele Di Gregorio expected to depart, increasing the club’s need for reinforcement ahead of the upcoming season.

Martinez, who is currently at Aston Villa, is listed at around €10 million and has been a recurring name in Juventus’s pursuit, alongside Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario, as the Bianconeri evaluate their options.

The World Cup showing has sharpened the appetite among the Turin fanbase, prompting renewed appeals on social platforms to lock the Argentine keeper down, reflecting Juventus’s desire to reinforce the position before the new campaign.

If the move materialises, Juventus must negotiate a €10 million fee with Aston Villa and out‑bid rivals such as Tottenham, while also finalising a contract that satisfies both player and club.