Joan Martínez, about to sign: offer for the center-back who accepts without hesitation

One of the greatest joys Real Madrid has experienced this summer has been the recovery of Joan Martínez. One year later, the center-back is smiling again and feeling like a footballer on the field. The good news could keep coming with the signing of a new contract.

Last October, Real Madrid renewed his contract, which was set to expire in 2026. They did so for 3 more years, the maximum allowed by law for underage players. This August 20, Joan is celebrating his birthday as he turns 18, so everything could change.

Now, they can secure him and make him have a longer-term relationship with Real Madrid. That is the plan they have and will carry out as soon as possible. Negotiations will begin, which are not expected to drag on.

Joan wants to stay at Real Madrid for a long time and will accept the offer they make him without hesitation. This way, he will be linked to the club with a long-term contract. They will also seek to protect him from state-owned clubs with a rather high release clause.

Arbeloa trusts Joan greatly for this season

Last summer, Ancelotti took Joan on the preseason tour of the United States to see him up close. In the first friendly against Milan, he suffered a serious injury that sidelined him for the entire season. However, he has returned this summer from that setback and his confidence is total.

In fact, he sees that Arbeloa considers him one of the key pieces for this season in Castilla. He has promoted him from Juvenil A to keep him under his orders and maximize his development. This has also started by helping him fully recover from his serious injury.

During the preseason, he has gradually given him more minutes in the matches they have played. Against Ibiza, he was a starter again more than a year later, but he still did not play the entire match. He could do so against Alcorcón, in the last friendly before the start of the season.