Juventus and the camp of Emiliano Martinez have reached a verbal agreement on a three-year contract that would keep the Argentine goalkeeper in Turin until 2029. The deal, reported by Sky Italia and journalist Matteo Moretto, would see Martinez earn approximately €5.5 million net per season, a notable reduction from the €7 million net he currently takes home at Aston Villa.
What we know about the deal
The agreement is described as “in principle,” meaning the personal terms between Juventus and Martinez’s representatives are effectively settled. What remains unresolved is convincing Aston Villa to let one of their most important players walk. Aston Villa has not officially confirmed any involvement in transfer discussions or named a price.
Martinez, widely known as “Dibu,” is a cornerstone of Argentina’s national team setup, having played a pivotal role in their World Cup triumph and Copa America victories.
The reported salary of €5.5M net per season positions Martinez among Juventus’s higher earners but well within the club’s recent wage structure philosophy. Juventus spent the better part of the last several years attempting to untangle a bloated wage bill, so bringing in a marquee signing at a reduced rate compared to his current contract aligns with the financial discipline the club has been preaching.
