13.05.2026 20:10
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Aziz Yıldırım has put Aston Villa's Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on his agenda. Aziz Yıldırım had contacted Martinez in 2024, but the transfer did not materialize as he did not win the election. It was reported that Yıldırım and his team have already started efforts to convince Martinez.
It has been learned that Aziz Yıldırım, a presidential candidate ahead of the extraordinary general assembly with elections to be held on June 6-7 at Fenerbahçe, and his team want to entrust the goal to a world-renowned name as part of their new season planning.
MARTINEZ INSTEAD OF EDERSON
While it is almost certain that the yellow-navy team will part ways with Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson in the new season, the target of Aziz Yıldırım's camp is Emiliano Martinez. The star gloves of Aston Villa, who won the World Cup with Argentina, have moved to the top of Fenerbahçe's transfer list.
AN UNFINISHED STORY
According to details in the report, Aziz Yıldırım had also contacted Martinez during the election process in 2024, but the transfer did not materialize because he lost the election. It is stated that Yıldırım and his team, taking a more rigorous approach this time, have already started efforts to convince Martinez. It is being discussed that the 31-year-old goalkeeper, who has a possibility of leaving the English team Aston Villa, might embark on a new adventure this summer.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The experienced goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet in 13 of the 42 matches he played for Aston Villa this season. Martinez, who conceded a total of 47 goals, is considered among the best goalkeepers in the world, especially for his saves in critical moments and his success in penalties.