Emiliano Martinez burst into tears.

In the early hours of May 17th, the Argentinian goalkeeper was visibly emotional after Aston Villa's 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the 37th round of the Premier League.

After the final whistle blew, Emiliano Martinez approached the stands and burst into tears. The Argentinian goalkeeper also repeatedly clapped to thank the fans as if he were about to say goodbye to the team at Villa Park.

According to British media, Aston Villa are ready to sell Martinez to a Saudi Pro League club this summer to comply with Premier League profit and sustainability regulations. Last year, "The Villains" did the same when they sold midfielder Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42 million.

Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to offload Martinez.

Martinez joined Villa for around £20 million from Arsenal in September 2020. According to the Daily Mail , the Argentinian goalkeeper currently has a relatively low "book value," meaning Villa have the opportunity to make a significant profit if they sell him to wealthy clubs in the Middle East.

Despite remaining one of Villa's most influential players, Martinez's form has declined slightly this season. He was beaten twice from outside the box in Villa's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final. Additionally, Villa have conceded 22 goals from first-time shots on target this season.

This season, Martinez has been operating in a deeper position, making it more difficult for Villa to put pressure on the opponent's half. Statistics show that the reigning World Cup champion has made fewer crucial saves than a year ago.

Furthermore, manager Unai Emery and the owners want to reduce the average age of the squad. Martinez will turn 33 in September, so he is among the players who will have to leave. The club at Villa Park has planned to recruit Joan Garcia, the 24-year-old goalkeeper of La Liga club Espanyol, as a replacement.

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