Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has congratulated his former Gunners teammate and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on Instagram on winning the Copa America.
Argentina win Copa America
Argentina have won the Copa America, and Villa goalkeeper Martinez, who joined the Villans from Arsenal last summer, played a big role.
The 28-year-old kept four clean sheets at the Copa America, including one in the final, and made four penalty saves, including three in the semi-final.
Martinez – who joined Villa from Arsenal last summer for £20 million, as reported by The Guardian – won the Golden Glove.
The former Arsenal goalkeeper also played a big role in the final against Brazil.
Martinez made a brilliant save to deny Brazil and Everton forward Richarlison’s thunderous effort, as Argentina won the final 1-0.
Arsenal midfielder Xhaka played with Martinez at the Emirates Stadium, and the Switzerland international has congratulated the Argentine on his achievements on Instagram.
A number of Villa players have also sent messages to Martinez on Instagram.
You can see them below:
Martinez was a back-up goalkeeper at Arsenal, and he has flourished since he joined Villa last summer.
The Argentine is still only 28, and there is more to come from him.
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