Arsenal Goal Keeper, Emiliano Martinez Joins Aston Villa.

28-year-old Argentine goal keeper, Emiliano Martinez officially joins Aston Villa from Arsenal for a reported fee of £20 million ($26 million).

Martinez ends a 10-year association with the Gunners, as the club announced his departure on Wednesday.

“We watched his 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 performances last season in a trophy-winning side. It is rare to be able to buy a top-class goalkeeper who hasn’t yet reached their peak age.” 👊 Aston Villa coach, Dean Smith said.

Dean Smith: "We watched his 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 performances last season in a trophy-winning side. It is rare to be able to buy a top-class goalkeeper who hasn’t yet reached their peak age." 👊#WelcomeEmi pic.twitter.com/rNCOeBHwph

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 16, 2020

Arsenal signed Martinez signed from Independiente in 2010, and he made 39 first-team appearances and spending time on loan at six clubs.