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Barça plays the youth card. This season, the Catalan team relies on its young shoots, already seasoned at the top level, Alejandro Balde, Gavi and Pedri. In this idea of rejuvenating its workforce, Barcelona would closely follow the right side of Girona Arnau Martinez according to Sports world. The 19-year-old Spaniard played against the Blaugrana this Saturday (0-1) and has already established himself as a starter in the 12th in La Liga. The championship leader is looking for a player capable of establishing himself as a lasting right-back, something no one has managed to do since Dani Alves. Watched by Xavi, Martinez impressed in Spain in the big meetings against Real and Barça, putting in difficulty his vis-à-vis, Vinicius then Dembele’s. The international hope of La Roja should not stay long in Girona, club he joined in 2018.
L’obstacle City
In this case, Barça could find themselves blocked by another European great, Manchester City. Indeed, Martinez belongs to Girona, a club that is part of the City Group. Pep Guardiola would therefore have priority over the player who has a release clause of 20 million euros. Under contract until June 2025 with the Catalan club, Martinez is likely to leave during the next two transfer windows. Hope for Barca? The young full-back has a special bond with the Blaugranas. He started football at La Masia before not being retained by the club at the age of 14. Martinez experienced this moment as a heartbreak, the desire to take revenge must be great.
????️ Xavi: “Arnau Martínez? He’s a full-back we’re tracking, he’s got personality, he’s interesting.” pic.twitter.com/tpCNV8DHgh
— Barça News (@BarcaNewsFRA) January 27, 2023
to summarize
Barca are closely monitoring the performance of 19-year-old right-back Arnau Martinez. Former de la Masia, the young Spaniard has already established himself as a starter in Girona. Barcelona are looking for a player who can make a lasting impression at right-back, something no one has managed to do since Dani Alves
