LIVERPOOL, England: Aston Villa manager Unai Emery welcomed the return of Emi Martinez and wants the Argentina goalkeeper to feel “comfortable and confident” in the team after failing to secure a move to Manchester United late in the transfer window.

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Martinez, the World Cup-winning ‘keeper from 2022, was left out of Villa’s lineup in their last match before the international break because of the uncertainty over his future at the club.

When I wear the crest, I give nothing less than my all #utv pic.twitter.com/TanKbhhUwq

— Emi Martínez (@emimartinezz1) September 13, 2025