Barcelona have an settlement with 22-year-old defender over new contract with €100 million clause

Gerard Martin’s scenario at Barcelona is changing into clearer, as current reviews from Mundo Deportivo spotlight. 

The outlet mentions that the 22-year-old left-back, who will see his contract expire in 2025, will not be going through the identical uncertainty as a few of his teammates. 

Barcelona at the moment have 4 gamers whose contracts finish in 2025, and whereas the futures of Robert Lewandowski, Inigo Martinez, and Martin are secured, the way forward for goalkeeper Wojciech  Szczesny stays unclear.

The membership’s sporting administration is dealing with all 4 instances, and whereas no official bulletins have been made, Barcelona have all the pieces underneath management. 

Two of the gamers have clauses that robotically prolong their contracts relying on the variety of matches performed, whereas negotiations for the others are ongoing.

Gerard Martin’s case

Gerard Martin has agreed to signal an extension till 2028. (Picture by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Photos)

In Martin’s case, the scenario is extra easy. Having already established himself as a key participant within the first group, Martin has earned the belief of supervisor Hansi Flick. 

Barcelona and the participant have reached an settlement that has not but been made public. In keeping with reviews, Martin will prolong his contract till June 30, 2028. 

Along with this, the membership will embrace a launch clause value €100 million, guaranteeing that the younger expertise is protected in the long run.

Barcelona’s determination to safe Martin for the following few years reveals that the membership is dedicated to his improvement. Regardless of some moments the place the left-back has not been at his greatest, he stays a key a part of Hansi Flick’s plans for the long run. 

This contract extension is an indication of the membership’s perception in his potential and their need to safe him for the lengthy haul. 

It’s clear that, regardless of being a backup to Alejandro Balde, Martin’s function at Barcelona is anticipated to develop, and the membership is taking steps to verify they’ve him tied down for the foreseeable future.