‘I can never forget what they did to me. That was why I made sure they lost the title to City by losing 6 points to us’- Former Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez finally reveals the hidden truth for his unexpected departure from Emirates and how unfairly the fans treated him

Goalkeeper Emi Martinez of Aston Villa has given a candid description of his turbulent time at Arsenal, where he was abruptly cut from the team’s schedule by former manager Unai Emery. During a private discussion on Ben Foster’s podcast, Fozcast, Martinez narrated his journey from being hailed by renowned manager Arsene Wenger as a future star to being ruthlessly fired by Emery.

Martinez brought up Wenger’s pledge to elevate him to the position of starting custodian even though Martinez was signed as a number two and dropped to a number three. However, Martinez’s fate was predetermined when Emery assumed command. Citing his loan stints at Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham as proof he wasn’t deserving of a starting spot, Emery sacked him.

Martinez said that this talk had been distressing and that he felt as though he will always be faced with challenges and setbacks in his professional life. Despite his perseverance, he was loaned out once more, this time to Wolves, where he performed exceptionally well and prompted the club to make a £10 million offer. Martinez’s dreams of starting for the team were dashed when Arsenal turned down his offer and instead signed Petr Cech.

Martinez’s odyssey ultimately led him to Aston Villa, where he has thrived under Emery’s direction, helping the team qualify for the Champions League and making a name for himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. His greatest accomplishment was winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, along with Lionel Messi and other football legends.

Martinez’s tale is an inspiration to tenacity and fortitude because he overcome many obstacles to become the best in his field. His open story provides a unique window into the highs and lows of a football player’s life and emphasises the value of grit and perseverance in overcoming hardship.