Emiliano Martinez's family have spoken out on the goalkeeper's failed transfer to Manchester United in a saga that saw him remain at Aston Villa.
Martinez was expected to leave the club this summer after four years, and cut an emotional figure as he broke down into tears when seemingly waving goodbye to fans after Villa's last game of the season last summer.
He had appeared set to join United, and the two clubs were in discussions right until the end of the window, when no move materialised and he instead stayed at Villa Park.