**Lionel Messi Recommends Signing Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to Hansi Flick**
Barcelona is facing a major challenge with goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen out for the entire season due to a serious knee tendon injury that requires surgery.
According to the Daily Mail, Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona’s management, including coach Hansi Flick, to strengthen their goalkeeping options. He suggested they target Emiliano Martinez, the Aston Villa keeper and his teammate on the Argentine national team.
Martinez, an acclaimed goalkeeper, was named the best player at both the 2021 and 2024 Copa America and earned the Golden Glove for his outstanding performance in the 2022 World Cup.
The report states that Messi remains informed about Barcelona’s progress under Hansi Flick and believes Martinez would be an excellent choice for the team in the future.
It also highlights that Barcelona’s management acknowledges the necessity of acquiring a goalkeeper with such talents to boost their chances of winning titles. However, President Laporta is currently focused on improving the club’s financial situation before considering negotiations with the Aston Villa star.
