Why did ‘Dibu’ Martínez buy a dog for 23 thousand euros?

Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martinez He continues to make headlines for his actions off the field of play. Now the goalkeeper astonville and of the Argentine national team surprised by buying a dog valued at 23 thousand euros, according to the press in England.

The goalkeeper acquired a Belgian Malinois Shepherd specially trained by the British Special Forces and the United States Navy. The mascot, according to the Daily Star, has been used “in combat zones.”

Why did you buy it? The goal of ‘Draw’ Martinez is to protect his home in Birmingham in the face of the increase in robberies at the homes of footballers. The purchase was made through Elite Protection Dogs, a supplier company for this breed.

“Belgian Malinois are working dogs chosen by the military and police as number 1 worldwide. 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 task on the job,” a company member explained.

Present at Aston Villa

Since his return to the ‘Villains’, ‘Dibu’ Martínez has been a substitute in the 2-0 defeat against Tottenham in the Premier League and has been working to return to the title.