Barcelona left-back Gerard Martin has declared that he’s not involved by the prospect of the membership signing a 3rd possibility in his place to compete with Alejandro Balde and himself. Earlier in the summertime, Martin caught the attention of a number of Premier League sides, nevertheless it seems a transfer is off the desk.
Making his debut early final season, Martin was largely seen as a stopgap resolution for Hansi Flick at any time when Alejandro Balde was unavailable. Flick positioned extra belief in him than many anticipated although, and with Balde out for a vital spell in direction of the tip of the season, Martin began within the Copa del Rey remaining and each legs of the Champions League semi-final.
Premier League curiosity in Gerard Martin
Martin had been linked with a transfer to the Premier League, with West Ham and Wolves each seemingly concerned with him. Barcelona had set an asking value of €12m. But he defined that he had no information of any such curiosity.
“I don’t know if these issues are true. In the event that they have been, they might have advised me. I’m very comfortable right here, at Barca, and I don’t need to go away. If the coach and the administration think about me, I can’t ask for extra,” he advised MD.
Martin unconcerned about potential Grimaldo arrival
One of many different tales that emerged earlier in the summertime was a possible Barcelona transfer for former La Masia graduate and Spain worldwide Alejandro Grimaldo. But the Catalan defender was unconcerned by the prospect of competitors.
Martín: “Taking part in towards Lamine Yamal in coaching? Defending him is the best requirement. All the pieces that comes later in video games is simpler as a result of I am already ready.”
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“No, I’m calm. These items come out quite a bit in all positions, and competitors is nice for everybody to maintain bettering.”
Competitors from La Masia
It does seem, as issues stand, that Martin might be Barcelona’s primary various to Balde once more this season, barring a shock flip of occasions. There’s a line of reporting that that 18-year-old Jofre Torrents is also within the first workforce image this season although, after impressing for Barca Atletic late final season.