Joan Martinez has been one of the revelations of the pre-season for Real Madrid, but days before the 2024-25 campaign was due to start, the 17-year-old defender suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. He has since undergone successful surgery, and the long road to recovery has now begun.
Real Madrid officials have high hopes for Martinez, who would have been included in the first team had he not suffered the injury. Preparations are already being made to have him available to Carlo Ancelotti in the future, and as a reward for his pre-season form, a new contract has been discussed.
According to athletics, an agreement in principle has now been reached between Real Madrid and Martinez. The teenager will sign a new three-year contract, which will also extend an option to extend for an additional 12 months. His release clause also reached 50 million euros.
Real Madrid will be desperate for Martinez not to be too affected by his ACL injury, and he will be given the opportunity to continue his impressive development upon his return.
