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La Liga club unwilling to sell Barcelona defensive target with €50 million release clause
TL;DR
FC Barcelona's sporting director Deco met with the agent of Real Sociedad defender Jon Martin, who has a €50 million release clause. Real Sociedad is unwilling to sell the 20-year-old centre-back, who is viewed as an alternative to Alessandro Bastoni.
Key points
- Barcelona's sporting director Deco met Jon Martin's agent
- Jon Martin is a 20-year-old centre-back
- Real Sociedad is unwilling to sell Jon Martin
- Martin has a €50 million release clause
- Real Madrid is also interested in the defender
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La Liga club unwilling to sell Barcelona defensive target with €50 million release clause
As reported earlier today, FC Barcelona sporting director Deco held a meeting with the agent of Real Sociedad defender Jon Martin earlier this week.
The 20-year-old centre-back is being considered an alternative for the Catalans’ priority target Alessandro Bastoni. And, the meeting between his agent, Inaki Ibanez, and Deco served as an initial contact between the parties.
Apart from Barcelona, their rivals, Real Madrid, are also interested in the Spanish defender and have been keeping tabs on his development.
Real Sociedad do not want to sell Martin
However, according to SPORT, Real Sociedad are not willing to sell Martin, who is growing into a key player for the team under the tutelage of Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Standing at 1.87 metres, with strong ball distribution and personality, and immense potential, it is natural for Martin to be on the radars of top clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, who are in the market for central defenders.
Q&A
Why is Barcelona interested in Jon Martin?
Barcelona is considering Jon Martin as an alternative to their primary target, Alessandro Bastoni.
What is Jon Martin's release clause at Real Sociedad?
Jon Martin has a €50 million release clause in his contract with Real Sociedad.
Which other club is interested in Jon Martin besides Barcelona?
Real Madrid is also interested in Jon Martin and has been monitoring his development.