Barcelona secures contract extension for 16-year-old Roc Martinez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
FC Barcelona has renewed the contract of 16-year-old academy defender Roc Martinez, ensuring his future with the club. Martinez, whose previous deal was set to expire, will move up to the youth ranks next season after completing his time with Cadete A. He joined Barcelona in 2017 and is seen as a promising talent in their academy, having represented Spain’s Under-16 national team. With this renewal, Martinez is expected to join the Juvenil B side permanently from next season.
- •Martinez has been with Barcelona since 2017.
- •He is regarded as a top defender in his age group.
- •The contract ensures his progression to the Juvenil B side.
- •Martinez has also played for Spain’s Under-16 national team.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona secure the future of 16-year-old La Masia defensive gem
"FC Barcelona have secured the future of one of the club’s brightest academy prospects as they have renewed the contract of Roc Martinez. The 16-year-old La Masia defender, whose previous deal had be...
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