**Lionel Messi Recommends Hansi Flick Sign Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez**
Barcelona is facing a major challenge with the news that goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will be out for the entire season due to a serious knee injury requiring surgery.
According to the Daily Mail, Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona’s management, including coach Hansi Flick, to strengthen their goalkeeping options. He recommended that the club pursue Emiliano Martinez, the Aston Villa goalkeeper and his teammate on the Argentine national team.
Martinez, who has earned accolades as the best goalkeeper at the 2021 and 2024 Copa America, also won the Golden Glove for his outstanding performance in the 2022 World Cup.
The report states that Messi remains informed about Barcelona’s performance under Hansi Flick and believes Martinez would be the perfect fit for the team’s future in goal.
Additionally, it mentions that the club’s management acknowledges the need for a goalkeeper of Martinez’s caliber to improve their title-winning prospects. However, President Laporta is prioritizing the team’s financial stability before engaging in any negotiations for the Aston Villa star.
