Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has jokingly shelled out a bizarre transfer proposal for Lionel Messi. Martinez, who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa, urged Messi to join the Villans as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is standing on the verge of ending his contract with Paris Saint Germain. As per his existing deal, Messi will become free to be released on 30th June. PSG have not made any official statement regarding the extension of his contract. 

In this scenario, Martinez has revealed his desire to play alongside Messi in club football during an interaction with ESPN. To facilitate the transfer, the goalkeeper is ready to take a wage cut.

Martinez also pledged to treat Messi with barbeques every weekend if his dream comes true. “If PSG fans whistle Lionel Messi again, I would bring him to Aston Villa. Come here, mate. We will feed you. I will make barbecues for you every weekend. We will do everything possible and I will cut my wages,” Martinez said as quoted by the Argentine television channel TyC Sports.

Lionel Messi’s spell in Paris has not been quite pleasant thus far this season. The Argentina captain was suspended by PSG for two weeks after he made an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this month. Although, the punishment was partially reduced after Messi issued an apology to the club officials.

After missing the away meeting with Troyes, Messi finally returned to action in PSG’s home fixture against AC Ajaccio on May 13. The hosts clinched the show infront of a full-house Parc des Princes and won the game by a huge margin of 5-0. Messi however could not mark his presence on the score-sheet in the one-sided game.