Emi Martinez was seen wiping away tears following Aston Villa's 2-0 triumph over Tottenham on Friday evening.

The win keeps Villa's Champions League aspirations alive, with a crucial final match of the season against Manchester United at Old Trafford still to come.

Upon the final whistle from referee Peter Banks, Villa found themselves in fourth place. However, they were soon overtaken by Chelsea who secured a 1-0 victory over United.

Many had predicted losses for both Spurs and United against Champions League contenders Villa and Chelsea, respectively.

Yet, the aftermath of Villa's victory over Spurs brought unexpected scenes, as goalkeeper Martinez and winger Leon Bailey were visibly moved at the end of the match, with tears flowing.

Some members of Unai Emery's squad would have taken to the pitch at Villa Park knowing it could be their last home game for the club.

Given their emotional responses, it seems likely that both Martinez and Bailey are aware that Friday night may have marked their final appearance at Villa Park.

Martinez lingered at the edge of his box for several minutes, unable to conceal his emotions, while Bailey appeared visibly distressed as he walked onto the pitch.

Following the final whistle, Bailey was spotted crouching down, touching the turf for approximately 20 seconds.

Bailey is anticipated to depart Villa this summer after falling out of favour following a disappointing season - a stark contrast to his previous campaign where he netted 14 goals across all competitions.

Martinez inked a fresh long-term deal with the club in August yet has drawn keen attention ahead of the summer transfer window, from teams across Europe and Saudi Arabia.

The shot-stopper is tempted by a hefty Saudi Pro League offer, but whether he's ready to shelve European football at this juncture remains uncertain.

Nevertheless, amidst the approach of the 2026 World Cup where Argentina will defend their crown on US soil, a shift to an esteemed European side seems more probable.

Reports from TyC Sports reveal Martinez holds "two firm offers from major European teams."

It's not public what Aston Villa might charge for Martinez, although they're eyeing Espanyol's Joan Garcia, a keeper valued at a release clause near £25 million and on the radar of giants like Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Monchi, Villa's president of football operations, has reportedly conducted onsite assessments of Garcia, gearing up for the impending transfer period.