Reading only managed one draw and one defeat against West Brom and Middlesbrough last week, but thanks to earlier results and Rotherham losing twice, it was enough to ensure safety for the team. "When I have that meeting, I'm going to have something on the table and then we'll move on from there. With regard other Transfer news, seems like Barca just signed Frenkie De Jong for 65m He’s a mid so if they have to make way wage wise, Denis still on the cards. This will be the […] “I’m tired of going on loan. "I've played big games in my career like in the Champions League and I got a call-up for the national team - they are big moments in my career. Said that in the summer. This seems a test to see if emi is ready to be lenos backup. Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Championship club Reading on loan until the end of the season. I had nothing to fight for. With David Ospina just one game away from completing his move to Napoli, and Deyan Iliev and Matt Macey having mixed seasons, Martinez is suddenly the only plausible internal solution to the backup keeper position. "The first six months at Arsenal was not good for me - I spent loads of games on the bench and only played one U23 game and a Europa League game. The 26-year-old has been restricted to one appearance in the Europa League so far this campaign and obviously needs game time if he’s to take his career to the next level. The move […] The goalkeeper wants Reading to secure mathematical safety when they take on Middlesbrough this weekend. Obviously, I love Arsenal. Come the summer should we not make CL bc we regrettably pussy footed around transfers this January, we will find prices significantly higher for the quality we want. Good luck to Emi. The issue concurrent with Mslintat is one of… Read more ». When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. If they don’t offer me any games, I can’t stay at Arsenal. "People think I am going to be second choice [at Arsenal because of Petr Cech's retirement] but I don't know what he [Emery] really wants from me. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Our main problems don’t lie in attack, for one. If Arsenal give me the No.2 spot, it has to be to have a chance of getting the No.1 spot otherwise I’m not going to do it. ENGLAND RATINGS Grealish stars on full debut but Keane and Gomez quiet in … But it’s time for me to make it there or go somewhere else. Aston Villa have added to their transfer spending by snapping up goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal on a four-year deal. Not sure why Emi has always been bypassed. "Then we thought we had a lot to do here because we had Norwich, Bristol City, Brentford - big games. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. When I arrived we were in the bottom three, we had Bolton away which was a massive game and we were three or four points off safety. Martinez said: "I came to Reading for a challenge. Emi Martinez has completed his expected move to Aston Villla and has signed a four-year contract with his new club, according to multiple reports. "Arsenal are a club of my dreams but if they can't guarantee me any games then it's time for me to move on. Reading have one game left to play this season, at home to Birmingham City on Sunday (12.30pm kick-off). “I’ve been around a lot, but for me, it’s now time to settle in one place,” Martinez told Goal earlier this month. Then he upped most of those numbers despite defeat to Middlesbrough, with four saves, four high claims and 81% pass completion. When I signed my last contract for six years it was because I believed I had everything to be No.1. After the season finishes I'll have a chat with him to see what his plans are for me. Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez has left the club to sign for Aston Villa, joining Dean Smith’s men on a four-year deal for around £16m. Because Emi wasn’t a big money move? Frankly Leno is an OK keeper. When asked if Reading would be a realistic option for him beyond the summer, he replied: "I spoke with my agent before the Bristol City game, he asked me what I thought. If I can’t criticise Ozil? And a different rule for everyone else? It could have gone well - like it has done - or it could have been really bad and we could have ended up in League One. Martinez is currently in his sixth loan spell away from the Gunners, having joined them in 2010. Seems like a very good and tidy keeper to me. Aston Villa confirmed the signing of Martinez on Wednesday morning for a fee of £15 million and it ends his ten year association with the Gunners after signing as a … The five loan arrivals in the January transfer window had the desired effect in giving the team quality and impetus, however, with safety being officially confirmed on Saturday when Rotherham United lost to West Brom. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.borderBottom='0 none'; Arsenal fan since a young age, now a season ticket holder who enjoys writing, tweeting and making videos about the Gunners. "We've done really well as a club, fans, players - everyone has played a part.". From what I have seen he is as competent as any of the others we have had since red card waiting to happen Lehmann perhaps with the exception of Szczęsny but we let him go for what now seems a trivial reason. he isn’t even third choice for Germany. We’ll see if Emery is willing to give Martinez the assurances he desires. “My dream is to play for Arsenal, I’ve always said that and I believe I have everything that a keeper needs to play for Arsenal. But I believe I should have the chance to show how good I am at Arsenal.”. On the Reading fans, Martinez added: "They are incredible. After the fourth game [I played] I heard them cheering my name. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo').style.cursor='pointer'; "My dad always says football gives you revenge - and this shows I am mentally prepared to play in any league at any level.". Which, given the state of the finances (loans only! The 26-year-old has been restricted to one appearance in the Europa League so far this campaign and obviously needs game time if he’s to take his career to the next level. On an individual level, Martinez was on top form as usual. As far back as Stuart Taylor it’s been the same, sczeszny was the first youth keeper to really get a shot, His cheeks were too rosey! Our Twitter page is @getreadingfc and we are also on Facebook: Reading FC - Get Reading . Martinez says support like this is key to wherever he ends up for the 2019/20 season. Reports over the weekend claimed a deal was complete for Martinez to move to Villa Park, where the Argentine will go straight in as the number one under Smith. "The fans see that and the club sees that. Its all up to us now to show some testicular fortitude. The 26-year-old has been with the Gunners for nine years but has made just three league starts in that time, so he faces an uncertain future. "I've only been three months here but I've really shown I need to play regularly. "I'm at that age now where I need to be settled in one place. The question is: Has he done enough to convince Unai Emery to give him the opportunity to fight for Arsenal’s number one spot alongside Bernd Leno? I've got everything to do it but I want to play games. If I were the club, I’d persuade Cech to stay one more season particularly if our search result is poor in the summer for a replacement. 3:15. The transfer move cost £20M, although it’s not clear whether that’s at signing or when escalators are hit — I’ve seen both. "I want to feel like I am important, that's why I give everything. Why are you allowed to criticise Leno? Elderly woman conned by men who even bought part of her house, The value of the defrauding was over £300,000, Coronavirus death toll rises in Berkshire as more than 100 new cases recorded, Nationwide, 634,920 people have now tested positive for Covid-19, Woman and three young children from same family killed in car crash, Police said the children were aged four, six and eight. Poor grammar and spelling mistakes all my own work. “If they don’t trust me or buy a new goalkeeper, then my future has to be somewhere else,” Martinez continued. Or is it 1 rule for you? I need to play.”. First, he kept a clean sheet against fourth-place West Brom, making four saves, two high claims and completing 70% of his passes. Our. I just need a chance. Personally would rather have loaned out Leno. Arsenal have confirmed that Emi Martinez has moved to Championship side Reading on loan for the rest of the season. Emiliano Martinez sends emotional farewell message to Arsenal ahead of £20m Aston Villa transfer; Read More Related Articles. "As a loan payer to hear that after four games is very enjoyable so that gives me motivation to give my performances back to them. “If they don’t trust me, then I will have to move away and the Arsenal fans will understand. I don’t know what they are going to do but I’m sure that if week in, week out I was able to play at Arsenal that I could be one of the best. It’s all about the money these days, isn’t it? It's set to be the final match for Martinez in Reading colours - and the other loanees - as things stand with the club yet to say whether they will be signing any of them again either permanently or on loan. Emi Martinez was visibly emotional after the match Credit: Getty Images - Getty. I don’t think a Barca reject is the solution to our problems. Arsenal 195,117 views. The key moment that may swing things in the Argentine goalkeeper’s favour was when Petr Cech announced his retirement. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.textDecoration='none'; "I knew they wanted me to come here to do really well. ), is unlikely. Likes it when Arsenal are good. But Arsenal have always signed goalkeepers in front of me so I never know.". At Reading, Martínez made his debut on 29 January against Bolton Wanderers, and won the Man of the Match award against Aston Villa a few days later. I want to feel valuable wherever I am. Martinez admitted the Reading fans' support has been a key reason for the reversal in the side's fortunes after a dismal start to the campaign. “Petr has opened the door for me and I have to step forward or move away. Arsenal have confirmed that Emi Martinez has moved to Championship side Reading on loan for the rest of the season. The performance wasn’t enough to avoid a 2-1 defeat in the second game, but it maintained Martinez’s record of having the third-highest save percentage, highest saves per 90 and highest high claims per 90 in the division (minimum 10 appearances). This will be the Argentine’s sixth loan move since joining the Gunners in 2010. The Royals are currently five points off the bottom in 18th place and need to string together some results if they’re to avoid relegation. “Obviously Petr [Cech] is retiring now. Royals' on-loan shotstopper wants his future resolved as soon as possible, Sign up to our newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. 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