FC Barcelona does not rule out the transfer of Gerard Martín in winter

Published:7/11/2024 - 23:16h

Updated:8/11/2024 - 13:43h

Gerard Martín could have his days numbered at FC Barcelona. Although the defender started on Wednesday in Belgrade, there is a LaLiga club very interested in his loan

The FC Barcelona board does not rule out making some adjustments to the culé squad during the winter market. One of the players who could go out on loan in January is Gerard Martín, despite the fact that Hansi Flick has him as his first alternative for the left back.

So far, the 22-year-old defender has started 4 games this season (3 in the League, 1 in the Champions League), but he has left some doubts covering the left side. Against Red Star, in the 27th minute, the '35' failed to bail, enabling Silas in the play that ended in the 1-1 partial scored by the Congolese winger.

The culé defense has worked like a Swiss clock this season, masterfully executing the offside trap. However, Martín highlighted deficiencies in the automatisms that the Barça team has perfected since the preseason.

In that sense, Gerard may need more filming and continuity to 'polish' himself, something he will hardly have in Barcelona this season. Alejandro Balde is untouchable on the left side and, in case of any setback, Héctor Fort can also cover that position, although Flick has tried to use him exclusively in his natural profile, the right.

Espanyol, very attentive to the future of Gerard Martín

If he leaves, the one from Esplugues de Llobregat has options not only to continue playing in LaLiga, but also to remain in Barcelona. The latest information points to Espanyol's interest in the Barça youth player, an alternative that can leave both Barça and the defender satisfied for the second half of the season.

If he leaves, Gerard would leave through a simple transfer, without a mandatory purchase option. The board of directors has already closed its renewal until June 2028, with a termination clause of 100 million euros. Therefore, there are no doubts about his long-term future at the club, but there is the important question of guaranteeing him the filming that he seems to need.