According to reports from Spain, Atletico Madrid initiated discussions with Girona’s right-back Arnau Martinez. FC Barcelona is also on the lookout for him. The 19-year-old Martinez is having a successful debut season in La Liga with Girona. Having played a key role in their promotion to the Spanish top flight.
Arnau Martinez is no stranger to Barcelona. He spent several years at the club’s prestigious La Masia academy before being out in 2016. Barcelona is reportedly in the hunt for an affordable right-back. Martinez’s name has been there with the club for some time now.
Can Barcelona get their hands on Arnau Martinez?
Recent reports suggest that Barcelona holds positive reports on the young Spanish defender. Moreover, Martinez, who reportedly has a €20 million release clause in his contract, is rumored to be interested in returning to his childhood club.
Despite Barcelona’s interest in Arnau Martinez, Atletico Madrid is reportedly working on disrupting their plans. They are negotiating to sign the 19-year-old defender.
Atletico Madrid are on the verge of securing a place in the UEFA Champions League for next season. are They reportedly targeting several changes to their squad in the upcoming summer transfer window. They have identified the right-back position as a key area of concern. Hence, they are looking to make a move for Arnau Martinez, who has impressed with Girona in his debut season in La Liga.
It seems that Atletico Madrid are currently leading the race to sign Arnau Martinez. Although Barcelona’s interest in the player remains. It remains to see whether the Catalan giants will decide to invest in a new right-back or continue with their current options.
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