Report – The reasons why Barcelona are interested in La Liga centre-back

Report – The reasons why Barcelona are interested in La Liga centre-back

Barcelona’s priority for the summer is to sign a top-class center-back – one who can potentially solidify and reinforce the department and add stability to Hansi Flick’s high-line.

Alessandro Bastoni, on that front, has emerged as a top target but Barcelona are keeping their options open and have already scouted an alternative target if the Bastoni deal does not go through.

That target is none other than Jon Martin – the young Real Sociedad defender whose agent the club have already met with.

AS, in a recent report, brings to light the qualities of the defender that impress Deco and which are driving Barcelona’s interest in the player.

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As relayed by the Spanish outlet, Barcelona and Deco value Martin as he is a physically strong defender with a daunting presence, standing tall at 1.90m in height.

The young defender does not shy away from physical duels and is one to get into them without fearing the consequences. Further, he has a good ability to play the ball out from the back – something rare for a player of such physique.