The Argentine shot-stopper has opened up on his decision to join the Gunners from Independiente at the start of his career
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has reflected on his switch to Emirates Stadium back in 2010, admitting he never wanted to join Arsenal.
Martinez initially linked up with Arsenal from Independiente for £1.1 million, leaving his family in Argentina to take up a new challenge in Europe at 17.
The shot-stopper spent the next decade trying to force his way into the Gunners' first team, but has now claimed that he would have preferred to stay in his homeland and continue his development at the start of his career.