On July 14, after Juventus contacted Aston Villa, Villa made it clear that E. Martinez would remain with the team and would not be sold this summer.

Villa's Director of Football Operations, Monchi, stated explicitly in an interview: "E. Martinez's future is certain. He will stay with us, and we have no intention of letting him leave this summer. The team needs his dedication and rich experience; he is a very important part of our plans for next season."

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