Barcelona preparing new contract for defender Gerard Martín

Barcelona plans to offer an improved contract to defender Gerard Martín, acknowledging his increasing significance within the club.

Martín has established himself as a key figure in manager Hansi Flick’s defense this season. After stepping into a central role last season due to injuries, the 24-year-old has consistently performed well.

He has featured in all but one of Barcelona's seven La Liga matches this 2026/27 season.

Once seen primarily as a backup left-back, his dedication and steady performances over the past year have earned him the full confidence of Hansi Flick and his staff. He is now considered a vital part of the future at Spotify Camp Nou.

This elevated status is expected to lead to a contract renewal in the coming weeks, according to Spanish football journalist Matteo Moretto.

“Barça wants to renew Gerard Martín’s contract,” Moretto reported, as cited by Marca.

Original Text:

The brass at La Liga giants Barcelona intend to offer an improved contract to Blaugrana defender Gerard Martín. This comes in an effort to recognise the Spaniard’s growing prominence in Catalunya’s capital.

Stopper Martín has spent the early weeks of the new season continuing to act as a leading figure in the defensive ranks of boss Hansi Flick. After being shifted into a new central role amid an injury crisis in Barca’s backline last season, the 24-year-old has since not looked back…

All told, across the reigning Spanish champions’ seven La Liga fixtures to date in 2026/27, Martín has played his part in all but one.

Once considered little more than a backup option at left-back, his hard work and consistency have over the last 12 months seen Martín secure for himself the full trust of Hansi Flick and his staff, now viewed as a central piece of the long-term project at the Spotify Camp Nou.

And as alluded to above, this status looks set to see the former Cornellà youth talent rewarded over the weeks ahead. As per a report from Spanish football insider Matteo Moretto:

‘Barça want to renew Gerard Martín’s contract. As reported by Marca.’

English Translation:

Barcelona intends to offer an improved contract to defender Gerard Martín, recognizing the Spaniard's growing prominence in the Catalan capital.

Martín has been a leading figure in manager Hansi Flick's defense in the early weeks of the season. After being moved to a new central role last season due to an injury crisis in Barca's backline, the 24-year-old has not looked back.

Across the reigning Spanish champions' seven La Liga fixtures to date in 2026/27, Martín has played his part in all but one.

Once considered little more than a backup left-back, his hard work and consistency over the last 12 months have earned him the full trust of Hansi Flick and his staff. He is now viewed as a central piece of the long-term project at the Spotify Camp Nou.

This status is set to see the former Cornellà youth talent rewarded in the weeks ahead. According to a report from Spanish football insider Matteo Moretto:

“Barça wants to renew Gerard Martín’s contract. As reported by Marca.”