Emiliano Martinez, celebrated at Aston Villa as a World Cup-winning goalkeeper and two-time Yashin Trophy winner, may be approaching a crucial crossroads in his career.
Despite Villa sitting third in the Premier League and reaching the Europa League last 16, Martinez has faced scrutiny after failing to secure a move to Manchester United in the summer.
Sunday’s 2-0 win at Newcastle marked his 200th Premier League appearance for Villa, with 59 clean sheets to his name, but the 33-year-old goalkeeper now faces important decisions about his future.
