There's been a lot of talk about possible transfers at Real Madrid to enhance the defensive area, but Florentino Pérez's decision is clear: No new players will arrive. The merengue president believes there are enough central defenders for the present and future. He wishes to conclude any type of search and has decided to stay as is. Expectations are very high and all coins are bet on youth player Joan Martínez.
Joan Martínez already went through the preseason this past summer with Real Madrid, but a long-term injury has prevented him from debuting yet. The Spanish central defender is currently halfway through his recovery. However, he has taken the opportunity to make a radical physical change and prepare for his return debuting in the elite. At 17 years old, he is the great defender that La Fábrica is getting ready. Florentino Pérez is positive that he can't let him slip away.
In recent months he's gained several pounds of muscle mass, physically preparing to debut in the elite. Work, work, and more work. This is the motto of a Joan Martínez who will return when his knee is fully recovered. The plan is clear: he is the great transfer for Real Madrid for the future and Ancelotti knows it perfectly. Florentino Pérez has high hopes for the youth player.
Joan Martínez is Renewed: Florentino Wants Him at Real Madrid
Joan Martínez has renewed his contract with Real Madrid. Florentino has reached an agreement for the great jewel of La Fábrica to remain with the club of his dreams for the next three seasons. In it, a salary increase for the central defender has been agreed upon in the review of his contract. This new bond includes a release clause valued at 50 million euros.
He is considered the youth player from the lower categories with the most projection and they don't want to lose track of him. He was ready to have minutes with the "big ones," but his long-term injury has prevented it, so Florentino wanted to reward him.
This renewal of Joan Martínez is just another move by the Madrid president to try to fill the first team with youth players. He will be promoted to the first team as a generational replacement for Rüdiger. This is Florentino's plan: to replace a player who arrived for free with another who would also cost 0 euros.
Joan Martínez is getting as strong as a bull. As soon as he recovers, he will be directly promoted to the seniors of Real Madrid.