When Girona got here as much as La Liga, younger defender Arnau Martinez was one of many headline names from their debut season, impressing as a ball-playing right-back. Following a extra modest season final yr, competing with Yan Couto for his place within the crew, he’s as soon as once more taking part in a starring function for Michel Sanchez.
Initially a central defender coming by way of at La Masia, Arnau joined Girona and impressed for his skill on the ball and his sport smarts. Standing out for his marauding runs from right-back into the field, he additionally developed an eye fixed for purpose. On the age of simply 21, Arnau is now the Girona captain, and has 3 objectives and three assists in 26 appearances this season.
In line with Relevo, Galatasaray are evaluating a transfer for him. The switch window doesn’t shut in Turkiye till the eleventh of February, a full week after central Europe. Final summer season Arnau signed a five-year take care of the Catalan aspect, however his launch clause is a comparatively modest €14m, making him a a lot mor engaging goal for larger sides.
Galatasaray are but to make a proper supply for Arnau, however all events are conscious of the curiosity. It’s not but clear whether or not the defender can be eager on a transfer, given he’s content material in Northern Catalonia, and Girona would solely be capable to signal a alternative on a free if he had been to depart. Clearly, Girona will not be eager on dropping a captain and key participant at this stage within the season, however there’s little they’ll do if the Turkish giants activate his launch clause.
Two summers in the past it didn’t look as if Arnau would final this lengthy on the Catalan aspect, with each Atletico Madrid and Barcelona sounding out his brokers over a transfer. With neither taking a decisive step although, the 21-year-old stays a sexy choice.