Overview
- Barcelona made initial contact with Gerard Martín’s agent on Monday, a step confirmed by multiple outlets including Fabrizio Romano.
- The club intends to offer a longer contract with higher pay and a larger release clause, with €100 million cited in reports though sources disagree on whether that is current or a new target.
- Martín, 24, rose from UE Cornellà to Barça B and has become a regular under Hansi Flick after switching from left-back to centre-back and making roughly 97 first-team appearances since promotion.
- Both Barcelona and Martín are reported to be relaxed about timing, with only preliminary conversations so far and no formal negotiations scheduled.
- Martín suffered a facial blow in the win over Levante but is expected to recover quickly and Barcelona’s renewal push fits a wider plan to lock down homegrown breakouts who are now key first-team options.