TA: Villa will sell Martin for financial reasons, and players salaries account for 91% of the total revenue last season

May 20 According to The Athletic, some teams in the European and Saudi leagues are interested in Emiliano Martinez, and the transfer fee will be quite considerable if he chooses to leave.

Martinez's eyes were red when he took a photo with his wife Amanda and the children after Aston Villa's home game against Tottenham. He took photos in front of the fans as a souvenir and enjoyed the love of the fans as always. Since transferring from Arsenal five years ago, Martinez has helped Aston Villa achieve a transformation with his outstanding performance and charm. For many fans, he is a symbol of faith, even though he has been underrated many times in his career. At the end of the game, 32-year-old Martinez was in tears, wearing gloves to wipe his tears, as if waving goodbye to the fans. This may be his last game at Villa Park, facing a fan who loves him for the last time. When coach Emery was asked about the future of Martinez and Leon Bailey, he said: "We focus on the next game. But I don't know what the future will be like."

Although Martinez's tears suggests that he may leave, no transfer agreement has been reached yet. However, according to people familiar with the matter, the transfer is the most likely situation. This has caused great concern to fans, and some have even launched a fundraising campaign in the hope of raising enough funds to retain the Argentine national goal. Internal information shows that the Financial Fair Competition Rule (PSR) has been a pain point for Aston Villa, and the team may need to sell a player by June 30 to balance the accounts. Aston Villa faced a similar dilemma two years ago when they considered selling Martinez but eventually decided to sell young players to solve the problem. Douglas Luis moved to Juventus last summer to raise funds for the team.

Martinez's future has become a topic of conversation in the locker room. He is interested in both European and Saudi professional league clubs. Although Martinez and his family have settled in England, Saudi clubs are still discussing him as a signing target. Martinez hopes to win important trophys, so whether he will adapt to Saudi Arabia's environment and competitive level remains doubtful.

Aston Villa is preparing for Martinez's departure. It is reported that Espanyol's Joan Garcia may become a replacement for Martinez. Martinez has won the Yasin Award in a row for the past two years and has just renewed his contract until 2029 in August last year. If he leaves, the transfer fee will be quite considerable. Last August, Martinez signed a new contract that lasts until 2029, so if he leaves, the transfer fee will be very high, which is higher than any other permanent member of Aston Villa, given his qualifications, age and high salary. This is especially important, reducing wage expenditures and removing Martinez's salary from the books will help alleviate the pressure to comply with UEFA's PSR restrictions.

According to the provisions, starting from the 2025-26 season, "the salary of players and coaches, as well as transfers and agent fees, shall not exceed 70% of the club's income." Last season, Aston Villa submitted a record payroll, with players making up 91% of total income, the highest of any club in the Premier League. Martinez is a straightforward and sensitive player who loves his love for him. He hopes the atmosphere before the game is very warm, which is very important for his mental and physical preparation. Martinez has the confidence he needs to perform in high pressure environments, which also makes him perform well at critical moments. Martinez is the legend of Aston Villa, but his tears suggest that this may be his last moment in Villa and fans may soon be embraced by this reality.