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Emiliano Martinez joined Aston Villa from Arsenal for £17m in 2020 Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is happy and committed to the club, says manager Unai Emery. World Cup winner Martinez, 33, was heavily linked with Manchester United during the transfer window and sat out Villa's 3-0 defeat by Crystal Palace. But, after United signed Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, Argentina international Martinez is available for Villa's Premier League match against Everton on Saturday. "Everything happens with players, maybe staying, maybe they were close to leaving, maybe other players were close to others or to join us, " said Emery. "It's normal. I understand it. Staying here is good news, I am so, so happy. He is the best goalkeeper in the world. His commitment to Aston Villa is massive. "He is always training to get his best, respecting Aston Villa. Emi is happy and now he knows his challenge is with Aston Villa and his national team. " Deadline-day signings Harvey Elliott, Jadon Sancho and Victor Lindelof are expected to be in the Villa squad on Saturday, though Manchester United loanee Sancho will be eased in. The winger was training away from the United squad before making a season-long loan move to Villa Park. "It's different circumstances for each one, " said Emery. "Jadon Sancho was not training with the group and physically he will need time. "Every training session we are doing with those players is very important - to adapt as soon as possible. " Bayindir keeps Man Utd spot after Lammens' arrival Isak going on 'strike' changed relationship - Howe Centimetre by centimetre - how Duplantis became a world star Acclaimed period mystery with an all-star cast How the 1933 Enabling Act gave Adolph Hitler unchecked power A challenging story of sexual identity starring Brian Cox Spinal Tap: The legendary comic band reunite after 40 years The making of 'showman' Duplantis - and how high can he go? 'Part of our DNA' - inside the Red Roses' try-machine driving maul Canelo v Crawford - the defining battle for legacy Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick. Video Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick 'It's ours' - Everton women ready to call Goodison home The acid attack that drove Newcastle's Wissa to succeed Auld enemies to old news, but Scotland aim to reignite rivalry Five things to look out for in EFL with new records and derby delights Could protests lead to Vuelta being abandoned? 'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo. Video'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo 'Five guys with balaclavas' - ex-Liverpool defender Wisdom on being stabbed In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Fan takes catch despite being on crutches. Video Fan takes catch despite being on crutches The must-watch events at the World Championships The Whole 10 Yards. Video The Whole 10 Yards 'Playing perfectly' - how does Alcaraz rank v men's tennis legends at 22? 'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller 'Take back little Molly' - Mc Cann takes pay cut to box Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.