Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, with chief executives scheduled to hold face-to-face talks with his agent on Wednesday. The meeting represents a significant acceleration in the Serie A club’s efforts to secure the Aston Villa number one.
Wednesday negotiations
Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali and newly-appointed Chief Football Officer Ricky Massara will meet Martínez’s representative to establish the personal terms required to lure the World Cup winner to Turin. The club hopes to determine the financial package necessary to convince the player before proceeding to the next stage of the transfer process.
Preliminary discussions between the relevant parties took place on Tuesday, paving the way for this crucial round of negotiations. Carnevali is reportedly ready to “accelerate” attempts to close a deal following these initial contacts.
World Cup duties
The talks come as Martínez continues his international commitments at the 2026 World Cup. The goalkeeper featured as Argentina secured a dramatic quarter-final berth, defeating Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta after coming from two goals down. The Albiceleste claimed a stoppage-time victory to advance in the tournament.
Martínez has faced a demanding summer balancing international duty with uncertainty over his club future. The 32-year-old remains Aston Villa’s contracted player despite the growing interest from Italy.
Transfer strategy
Juventus have adopted a two-phase approach to the potential transfer. The immediate priority involves securing an agreement with Martínez regarding wages and contract length. Only once these personal terms are established will the Italian club open formal negotiations with Aston Villa regarding a transfer fee.
This sequence suggests Juventus are seeking to avoid protracted discussions with the Premier League side until they are certain the player is willing to make the switch. The coming days will prove decisive in determining whether the move progresses to an advanced stage.