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FC Barcelona's no. 1 rival woos Gerard Martín with a €35M offer

The defender is performing at a high level as a center-back and has already attracted the attention of other teams

Gerard Martín is quietly gaining prominence in Hansi Flick's team. The young defender has made the most of every minute with a maturity beyond his years, showing a very efficient reading of the game. Flick values his energy, his tactical discipline, and his ability to fill several positions in the backline.

In recent weeks, Gerard Martín has been one of the most frequently mentioned names among the coaching staff and the fans. His conversion to the center-back position is proving to be the big surprise of the season. He has already established himself as the ideal partner for Cubarsí, which has sparked the interest of other top teams in signing him.

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Gerard is attracting attention as a center-back | @FCBarcelona_es

Barça's no. 1 rival woos Gerard Martín with a $37.8 million (€35 million) offer!

FC Barcelona needed defensive solutions and Flick has found a true gem in Gerard Martín, a footballer capable of providing balance, security, and aggression in equal measure. That trust has translated into many minutes on the field and a growing role in important matches. All of this has made him one of the most gratifying surprises of the season: the culé fans are delighted with him.

His performance has been so impressive that PSG has made a strong and determined offer. The Parisian club has put $21.6 million (€20 million) guaranteed plus $16.2 million (€15 million) in add-ons on the table in an attempt to sign Gerard Martín. Without a doubt, the amount offered by Luis Enrique's team will force Barça to think very carefully about their response.

Barça responds to PSG's interest in Gerard Martín

Hansi Flick values Gerard Martín as a project for both the present and the long-term future. His growth has been so significant that, despite PSG's $37.8 million (€35 million) offer, his future will remain tied to Camp Nou with complete certainty. Flick has expressly requested that no scenario involving his departure be considered.

Gerard Martín has improved nonstop and it's normal for several top clubs to be interested in him. Flick knows the gem he has in his defense and won't allow anyone to take him away. It's very likely that those in Barcelona will try to secure him over the coming months to avoid any surprises.

PSG will keep trying, but the Catalans remain calm because they know Gerard Martín is a culé. We'll have to keep a close eye on the young FC Barcelona player so we don't miss any possible updates.

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