Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has turned down the opportunity to manage Aston Villa, instead signing an extension with his current club.
Roberto Martinez Declines Aston Villa Job, Signs Extension With Wigan Athletic
Martinez was a prominent player at Wigan back in his playing days, playing for the club from 1995 through 2001. He cited his long-standing relationship with the club and his gratitude for their role in his career as reasons he decided not to take the Aston Villa job.
Read Article >Wigan Athletic Grant Aston Villa Permission To Speak To Roberto Martinez About Vacant Manager’s Post
Despite rumors linking the likes of Mark Hughes and Rafael Benitez to the vacant manager’s job at Aston Villa, it appears that Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has emerged as the leading candidate for the job. His current employer has agreed to let Martinez speak to Villa, though that doesn’t necessarily mean this move is a foregone conclusion.
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