The young side has been one of the revelations of the rise of Girona
Azpilicueta has finally refused to sign for the FC Barcelona. The messes of Chelsea They would have been the final trigger, since the Navarrese is the captain and has wanted to respect the club where he has played for the last 10 years. But still, Mateu Germany has plan b: Arnau Martinez.
This situation could have a negative impact on Girona FCWell, they know that the azulgranas will look for a new full-back in the market. And they have one of the most interesting players in this position, who also knows FC Barcelona after having passed through his youth ranks. That yes, to the soccer player they have it well tied, although his termination clause is not very high.
Arnau Martínez the great desired
This footballer is none other than Arnau Martínez. The 19-year-old winger is one of the most promising players in the Santander League and in world football. In recent years he has not stopped growing until he took over the starting position at a very young age. Something that the club rewarded last January by renewing his contract until 2025, also changing his termination clause.
If Girona FC had not achieved promotion, their clause would have been only 5 million euros. But as they managed to return to the Santander League, Arnau Martínez’s clause is 10 million euros. An affordable amount for FC Barcelona, which wants to take over the services of the player again, who went through the club’s youth football categories before signing for Girona FC.
Other more expensive alternatives
However, and although he is a player who is closely followed, at the moment he is not the main option. Arnau Martínez is a player they value more in the long term, although he could arrive this summer if they don’t get a more experienced player. After Azpilicueta’s rejection, there is a footballer who has crept onto the Barça radar and who would not entail any large outlay.
That footballer is Thomas Meunier, who currently plays for Borussia Dortmund. At 30 years old, he has played for important teams like PSG. His market value is currently 6.5 million euros, a figure not far from what FC Barcelona would have to pay to get his services. Xavi would have already given his approval to the operation and now we just have to wait to see how his future is resolved.
