Gerard Martín: 'Jordi Alba is my role model'

Gerard Martín: 'Jordi Alba is my role model'

Barça player gives Barça One an exclusive interview, expressing his delight at signing an extension to 2028 and that he will continue to work hard to keep developing

Gerard Martín is set to be a blaugrana until 30 June 2028 after his contract extension was confirmed on Friday. Significant news for the player, who assures that he "hadn't thought about anything". "If I didn't think about it when I signed for Barça Atlètic last summer, imagine now", he commented during an exclusive interview with Barça One, which will be shown on Wednesday in light of his contract extension.

And it's that "if they would have told me three years ago, I wouldn't have expected it". Not just making his debut for the first team, but also getting game time. "There's a lot of work behind it that goes unseen, but it often brings its rewards. I suppose that Flick sees I work hard and put in a lot of effort. I wasn't sure whether or not I was staying during preseason, but I did know I had to work hard and well whatever the outcome. I hope to remain here for as long as possible, because I would never leave if it was down to me", he said.


A reference and an appreciation

When asked about how he plays, Gerard Martín say he has a clear reference, stating "I know having a career like his is very tough, but my idol and reference is Jordi Alba. We'll never forget his cutback to Leo Messi that always worked". Furthermore, when thinking back to how he developed under Rafa Márquez in Barça Atlètic, the fullback is quite clear in thinking that "he really helped me and he's partly responsible for why I am here now". "I will always be grateful for everything he did for me and for how he coached me", he concluded.

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