Frenchman issues big statement to Chelsea over potential £45M signing
William Gallas believes CHELSEA would be wise to avoid a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in this summer’s transfer window after the Blues were reportedly offered the chance to sign the big man.
Aston Villa signed Martinez from Arsenal in 2020 and the 32-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and a player that has lifted the World Cup with Argentina.
However, Speculation around the Aston Villa goalkeeper and his future remains at fever pitch this summer. Several reports have underlined Martinez, 32, as a possible replacement for the inconsistent Robert Sanchez.
But amid all the speculation and rumours, former Blues defender Gallas who believes that the 32-year-old’s crazy antics would make him a bad fit for the London club.
‘He’s a good goalkeeper,’ Gallas told Prime Casino. ‘Obviously, he was a key player for Argentina. He’s done well at Aston Villa since he joined them from Arsenal those years ago, but I have to admit, I have some serious doubts about whether he would be a good fit for Chelsea
‘I don’t know if he’s got the right profile to be the goalkeeper of CHELSEA. When I think about his antics, I just don’t think he would be a positive addition to the club.
‘People talk about his personality, his passion, I’m not sure that is a good fit for the club. I don’t think he would be the right goalkeeper.
‘Chelsea need a goalkeeper that is as good as him or maybe better, but with a different profile. Someone that does their job without doing all of the other stuff that Martinez does.’
‘I’m sorry but give me the name of one goalkeeper with the same profile,’ Gallas continued.
‘Name another goalkeeper who grabs his crotch and dances around when he makes a save, one goalkeeper who has done that who has played for a big club. You won’t be able to name one.
‘Goalkeepers are crazy. Jens Lehmann, he was crazy. Carlo Cudicini, he was crazy. Cech was cool.
‘Lehmann would never behave like Martinez – Martinez brings too much negative attention. You want a goalkeeper to make saves, keep clean sheets and leave the pitch. Martinez doesn’t do that.’
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