Real Madrid and Barcelona informed defender will cost €50m

Real Madrid and Barcelona informed defender will cost €50m

Real Sociedad are enjoying a sensational second half of the season, lifting their fourth ever Copa del Rey last weekend, and reinvigorating what looked like a side in decline. At the heart of that success has been Jon Martin, a promising young central defender.

Once Pau Cubarsi’s partner in the Spain youth teams, the 20-year-old defender has been highly rated for some time, and has been in the Real Sociedad first team for the past two seasons. Martin has come into his own this year though, and is excelling under Pellegrino Matarazzo. Quick in the tackle, willing to put his body on the line, and excellent in the air, Martin has been one of the better players in the second half of the season.

Real Madrid and Barcelona interest in Jon Martin

Last month it was reported for the first time that Real Madrid were paying close attention to his progress, and had sent scouts to watch him. Meanwhile this week, it was revealed that Barcelona Director of Football Deco had met with his agent Inaki Ibanez to speak about his availability. The Blaugrana are prioritising a move for this summer, but Martin would be a slightly cheaper alternative.