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The brass at La Liga giants Barcelona intend to offer an improved contract to Blaugrana defender Gerard Martín. This comes in an effort to recognise the Spaniard’s growing prominence in Catalunya’s capital.
Stopper Martín has spent the early weeks of the new season continuing to act as a leading figure in the defensive ranks of boss Hansi Flick. After being shifted into a new central role amid an injury crisis in Barca’s backline last season, the 24-year-old has since not looked back…
All told, across the reigning Spanish champions’ seven La Liga fixtures to date in 2026/27, Martín has played his part in all but one.
Once considered little more than a backup option at left-back, his hard work and consistency have over the last 12 months seen Martín secure for himself the full trust of Hansi Flick and his staff, now viewed as a central piece of the long-term project at the Spotify Camp Nou.
And as alluded to above, this status looks set to see the former Cornellà youth talent rewarded over the weeks ahead. As per a report from Spanish football insider Matteo Moretto:
‘Barça want to renew Gerard Martín’s contract. As reported by Marca.’
Conor Laird – GSFN