The portal The Interista interviewed Sergio Barila, agent of Josep Martinez, Genoa goalkeeper also linked to a possible transfer to Inter during the next summer transfer market: “When he decided to come here, Genoa and Italy were the best options we had to continue to grow, mature and demonstrate what he had to give to football , after two years of almost no visibility. That he would have been a goalkeeper of important level and impact.”
Did you have any requests last year?
“Yes, it’s true. When he played in Serie B he had offers from the top divisions in other countries. However, we thought that in Italy he would become a better goalkeeper. After the promotion several clubs were interested in him, but it was clear in his mind that he wanted continue in the rossoblu. Because he feels very good, he is happy with the club and his teammates and playing in Serie A would have been an important step for him.”
Do you think he would be ready to make the leap in quality and handle the pressure of bigger stadiums?
“100%, I have no doubt that he can play at the top. He is a boy with a strong personality, a special character since he was young. Step by step he has grown exponentially, but always maintaining great humility. He has a perfect age to test himself again, whether by continuing at Genoa or in other places. He is ready to show his value again, both at Genoa and possibly in other clubs if some interesting situation arises.”
If he went to Inter to be Sommer’s second, could it be a problem to have less space?
“I don’t want to answer this question, I don’t want to talk about other clubs because as I was saying he is happy at Genoa and respects his current club.”
