League: Champions League Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Juventus targets Emiliano Martinez to replace goalkeeper Di Gregorio

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:35 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Juventus targets Emiliano Martinez to replace goalkeeper Di Gregorio

Summary

Juventus has decided to part ways with goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio following a disappointing season. The club is now seeking a replacement and has identified Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez as a top candidate. Di Gregorio lost his starting position and has been put on the transfer block. Martinez is currently away on World Cup duty with Argentina, performing well as the team advances to the round of 16. Juventus faces challenges in negotiating a transfer due to Villa's €15 million asking price and Martinez's upcoming 34th birthday.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Juventus parts ways with Michele Di Gregorio after his poor performance.
•Emiliano Martinez emerges as a potential replacement from Aston Villa.
•Di Gregorio was overtaken by Mattia Perin during the season.
•Martinez is currently playing for Argentina in the World Cup.
•Aston Villa has set a €15 million price tag for Martinez.

Latest Updates

3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Report – Juventus Set Sights on Premier League Goalkeeper to Replace Di Gregorio

What they're saying

"
Juventus have decided to part ways with Michele Di Gregorio and are already scouring the market for potential replacements. According to Calciomercato, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has eme...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Aston Villa Juventus Champions League Soccer