Juventus agreement with Dibu Martinez, but want free transfer from Aston Villa

Juventus agreement with Dibu Martinez, but want free transfer from Aston Villa Multiple sources in Italy, including Sky Sport Italia, claim that Juventus have reached an agreement with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and are now trying to strike a deal with the Premier League side. Juventus have reached a principle of agreement with Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez, reports in Italy claim. Details behind Juventus agreement with Dibu Martinez Tuttosport, Sky Sport Italia and Corriere dello Sport report that the experienced shot-stopper has agreed to sign a three-year deal at the Allianz Stadium. Martinez has reportedly accepted a €5m-a-year salary, lower than his current wages at Aston Villa, which suggests the 33-year-old is ready for a new challenge. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 20: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa celebrates with his winners medal as he walks past the UEFA Europa League trophy following the team’s victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2026 match between SC Freiburg and Aston Villa FC at Besiktas Park on May 20, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is looking for an experienced goalkeeper, but the Bianconeri have yet to shake hands with Aston Villa. Corriere dello Sport claims that Villa’s asking price is around €10m, but Sky Sport suggests the Bianconeri are pushing to sign the player for practically free, given his age and desire to move to Turin. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 21: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa looks on from the bus during the Aston Villa trophy parade on May 21, 2026 in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa defeated SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League Final in Istanbul to claim their first European trophy in 44 years. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Martinez is under contract with Aston Villa until 2029, so it remains to be seen whether the Premier League side will agree to release their goalkeeper for free. Tuttosport reports that Juventus hope for a ‘favourable solution from an economic point of view, hoping that Aston Villa agree to a transfer on particularly advantageous terms.’