Real Sociedad confident key defender Jon Martin will remain amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Real Sociedad anticipates that 20-year-old defender Jon Martin will stay with the team despite increased interest from Barcelona. Martin recently made his senior debut for Spain in a friendly against Iraq and has enjoyed a breakout season. Having played 32 matches and under contract until 2031, Martin expressed a desire to continue with Sociedad. The club is reportedly calm about the situation and does not feel pressured by Barca’s pursuit. Barcelona, needing defensive reinforcements, may now consider other options.
- •Jon Martin debuted for Spain against Iraq on June 6.
- •He featured in 32 matches for Real Sociedad this season.
- •Martin expressed pride in playing for Real Sociedad.
- •Sociedad remains unperturbed by Barcelona's interest in him.
- •Barcelona may search for alternative defensive targets.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Sociedad expect key defender to stay despite growing Barcelona interest – report
"Jon Martin’s remarkable rise to prominence continued this week when the 20-year-old centre-back made his senior debut for the Spanish national team in Thursday’s friendly against Iraq.It capped a ...
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