Emi Martinez has revealed why he is giving up the No.1 shirt at Aston Villa and taking on a “really special number” that means so much to him.

Martinez Reveals Why He's Giving Up No.1 For ‘Special Number’
Martinez

The World Cup winner has enjoyed another productive summer with Argentina, as he claimed a second Copa America crown.

He helped the Albiceleste to global glory at Qatar 2022 and has been enhancing his reputation as a penalty-saving specialist.

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Martinez was prevented from forming part of Argentina’s squad at the Olympic Games in Paris, but is raring to go ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season.

He will be sporting a new jersey for that campaign, with the decision taken to trade No.1 for 23.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper has told Villa TV of why he is swapping squad numbers:

“Well, it’s been, I think, four seasons with the number one.

“I won all the trophies with the national team with the number 23.

“[It’s’] the day my boy was born.

“I want to bring silverware to the fans, to Villa.

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“I’m really superstitious to be fair, so changing to 23, it’s a really special number.”

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Martinez has been with Villa since 2020, taking in over 150 appearances for the club.

He contributed to a top-four finish being secured last season, meaning that Unai Emery’s side now have Champions League football on the agenda.

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