LaLiga club eyeing up possible move for Barcelona defender - Reports
Real Betis are planning to prise Gerard Martin away from Barcelona in 2025, according to SPORT. The Spanish left-back has been in and out of the first team under Hansi Flick this season.
The departure of Marcos Alonso from Camp Nou this summer saw Martin secure a permanent place in the first team squad. The 22-year-old has largely operated as a backup for Alejandro Balde this season.
Martin has one assist in ten games across competitions for the Catalans this season, but only three of those appearances have been starts. The player's contract expires at the end of this season, although Barcelona are already preparing to tie him down to a new deal.
However, Real Betis are now eyeing the situation with interest. The Andalusian club already signed Vitor Roque from the Catalans on loan this summer. They have multiple former Barcelona players in their squad and enjoy a cordial relationship with the Blaugrana.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini is preparing to upgrade his backline in 2025 and apparently has set his sights on Martin. The Verdiblancos are hoping to prise the Spaniard away from Camp Nou by offering him regular football. The chance to sign the player on a Bosman move next summer will appeal to Real Betis, but they are also open to a loan deal.
Who has the most assists for Barcelona this season?
Barcelona have been scoring goals for fun under Hansi Flick this season. The Catalans have found the back of the net 40 times in 12 games in the league. They have scored 50 goals in 15 games in total across competitions.
Raphinha has the most assists for the LaLiga giants so far, setting up nine goals. The Brazilian has been in sizzling form under Flick and has also found the back of the net 11 times in 15 games.
Second on the list is Lamine Yamal, who has registered eight assists from 15 games. Interestingly, the Spaniard is on course to break his record from last season, where he registered nine assists from 50 games. Yamal has also scored six times this campaign.
Marc Casado is also among the top providers for Barcelona this season, registering five assists from 13 games. Alejandro Balde has racked up three assists from 14 games. Robert Lewandowski, who is the club's leading goalscorer this season with 17 goals from 15 games, has set up two goals.