Joan Martinez was one of the brightest talent to emerge from La FABRICA this summer. The Spaniard was tipped for a first team promotion, but an ACL injury meant things couldn’t go that way.
With surgery successfully undergone, Real Madrid has taken one step further, to reaffirm its trust in young Martinez.
New contract Renewal
With a contract that expires in June 2026, Real Madrid has opted to hand Martinez a renewal. This new deal will see the 17 years old increase his stay at the club, by another three years.
This report comes to light by a revelation by Mario Cortegana of the athletic, who further points out the inclusion of a €50m release clause in the deal.
According to the aforementioned source, Joan Martinez will witness a significant salary increase in his new contract. As a matter of fact, an agreement in principle is said to be DONE.
One for the future
At Real Madrid, Joan Martinez is viewed as a long term project. The young Spaniard is still just 17 years of age and the club has decided to go all out and bet him.
His first impressions with the first team under Carlo Ancelotti have been promising, especially against AC Milan. Martinez was one of the positives of the US pre-season tour and Real Madrid thought they had found their replacement for Sergio Ramos.
Indeed, the young Spaniard has recently been compared to club legend and former captain Sergio Ramos. His physical appearance, hairstyle and even playing style has Left fans remembering the good old days of young Sergio Ramos.
Sidelined for atleast six to eight months, Real Madrid intend to accord Martinez full support during this times of trial. The youngstar for his own, is dealing with the setback quite maturely.
He sees the injury as a small hurdle in what is expected to be a bright future.
