Emiliano Martínez is tired of being seen as a bad boy. The Argentine goalkeeper, known worldwide for his provocative side, spoke in the columns of Guardianannouncing that he was misunderstood by the general public. “Yes, exactly… (people who think I’m) a show-off don’t know me. When you ask all my teammates, the ones in the national team, I do everything for my team, I try to help everyone in the club. The only thing I want is the best for my club and my country. That’s all I care about.” explained the former Arsenal goalkeeper.
At 31, Dibu Martínez may have decided to settle down. The penalty shootout specialist, who has just extended his contract with Aston Villa until 2029, is now considered one of the very best goalkeepers in the Premier League. A master in the art of destabilization, the goalkeeper has always claimed that it was part of the game and that he only did it to help his team. A strategy that has worked very well so far, as the players of the French team can confirm.
