Emiliano Martinez targeting Arsenal starting job and World Cup success with Lionel Messi in 2022

Emiliano Martinez has set his sights on becoming both Arsenal and Argentina no1 next season.

The goalkeeper got a taste of an extended run in the first team at Arsenal last season after he came in for the injured Bernd Leno.

Martinez excelled as the new no1 and played a pivotal role as the Gunners won their 14th FA Cup.

Leno is now back from injury and manager Mikel Arteta faces a decision about who will be his first-choice goalkeeper for the new season.

Asked on The Big Interview podcast what his aims are, Martinez said: “Obviously [to] be Arsenal no1 and Argentina no1 for the Copa America.”

Martinez also has aspirations to play at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where a 33-year-old Lionel Messi will likely get one final crack at lifting the trophy.

And asked if he could help Messi win the World Cup, Martinez replied: “I hope so.

“I will work my life for him. I will do everything for him. So if he really needs that, I will work.”

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