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Expected Gerard Martin Renewal Fitting Reward for one of Flick's Most Improved Players
23.09.26, 14:22 Updated 23.09.26, 14:23
Tom Sanderson
Not resting on his laurels after a hectic summer which saw the likes of Rodri, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi arrive at the club, FC Barcelona Sporting Director Deco has turned his attention towards renewals since the summer transfer window closed at the start of the month.
Taking Raphinha to mid-2030 in Blaugrana is said to be a done deal, while class of 2007 La Masia graduates Marc Bernal and breakthrough star Xavi Espart are also said to be advanced in agreeing to put pen to paper.
As the international break takes over the calendar, a fourth name has emerged in Gerard Martin. According to MARCA, Barça have already held talks with the centre-back's agent, and theirs is a "total" willingness to renew the 24-year-old.
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Tom Sanderson has lived in Barcelona since 2019, when he became Forbes' lead reporter on FC Barcelona and Spanish football. He's been The Guardian's most prominent writer on Brazilian football for almost a decade as part of a journey that began in São Paulo. In London, he also became the Daily Mail's first-ever Spanish content writer in its sports department.