Kolkata: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was selected as FIFA’s best goalkeeper after the Qatar World Cup, will be in India next month. Martinez will be in India on July 4th in connection with ATK Mohun Bagan’s promotional event. Martinez will also visit Pagan Academy that evening. Football analyst Shadru Dutta, who recently brought Brazilian legend Cafu to Kolkata, is also bringing Martinez to Kolkata.
Football fans get the chance to see a world-class goalkeeper up close. He will also meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the visit. Bangla media had also earlier reported about Martinez’s arrival in Kolkata.
The club’s season ends in June. That is why the time of June was chosen. Martinez is also a goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the English Premier League. After the Premier League, the star has no other competition.
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina’s 2022 World Champion Goalkeeper) will visit Mohun Bagan Club on the evening of 4th July 2023. pic.twitter.com/gFihil1rqp
— Mariners Base Camp – Mohun Bagan Ultras (@MbcOfficial)
Meanwhile, there are also rumors that Martinez will join Manchester United. Amy also wants to be part of the team that plays in the Champions League. So, the news coming out is that he will sign a contract with Manchester United. Tottenham and Chelsea clubs were also after the star. But there are reports that Martinez could choose Manchester.
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Earlier, there were reports that Argentina’s World Cup team will visit Bangladesh. The team will arrive in Bangladesh thanking Bangladeshi football fans for their support for Argentina in the Qatar World Cup. A friendly match will also be played. But no official decision has been made in this regard. Mauricio Pochettino, who could become the coach of Chelsea’s coach, is also interested in bringing Martinez to the team.
Last Updated May 16, 2023, 6:32 PM IST
