Everything continues joy for Emiliano “Drawing” Martinez after raising the World Championship along with the Argentine team in the world past. The player from AstonVilla He continues to attract the attention of many English media not only with his picturesque steps while saving a penalty, but also with his not unnoticed purchases. It turns out he’s acquired a Belgian Malinois Sheepdog valued at €23,000, according to the English press.
It turns out that the dog was trained by the British Special Forces and the United States Navy for use in combat zones. Reason being, it has great value in the market.
Why did “Dibu” Martínez buy a dog for €23,000?
Emiliano Martinez bought the Belgian Shepherd Malinois to protect his home in Birmingham in the face of the massive increase in burglaries at footballers’ homes. So he acquired the animal through the breed’s supplier company, Elite Protection Dogs.
“Belgian Malinois are working dogs, voted number one in the world by the military and police. Malinois were used by US Navy Seals in the bin Laden capture operation. The breed is super athletic and agile, with an extreme prey drive that makes them excellent candidates for any job role,” said a member of the company.
How much is ‘Dibu’ Martínez worth according to Transfermarkt?
At the age of 30, the Marplantense goalkeeper is worth €28m for the Argentina team and Aston Villa, according to specialist site Transfermarkt.