Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he 'didn't want to leave' Independiente for Arsenal in 2010.
Martinez admitted he made the decision to join the North London club for £1.1million to provide for his family as they were struggling financially at the time.
Nevertheless, the 29-year-old - who has into life at Villa Park well after his move from the Emirates last summer - says he does not 'regret' his decision to join the Gunners.
Martinez was just 17 years old when he joined Arsenal from Independiente.