Jon Martin Wants to Stay at Real Sociedad — SkimNews
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- Jon Martin called Real Sociedad “my home” and said it has “everything I need” to perform at a top level, after joining the club at age 12.
- Jon Martin has been linked with Real Madrid, Barcelona and several leading Premier League clubs, yet says any move will not happen “just yet.”
- Jon Martin made his Spain debut in summer and was rated above average in LaLiga on most defensive metrics despite being 20.
- Pellegrino Matarazzo adopted a more positive playing style that Martin credits for aiding his development, with the coach’s closeness and trust especially important to young players.
- Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey under Matarazzo in April, with Martin among the heroes of the campaign.
- Jon Martin said his father, a former Real Sociedad player whose career was cut short by injury, gives him advice before matches and tells him to remain calm in derbies.
- Jon Martin started five of his first 27 Real Sociedad appearances in the Athletic Club derby, describing its atmosphere as special for homegrown players.
Why it matters: Real Sociedad has near-term continuity with a 20-year-old Spain debutant who says he wants to stay, despite links to Real Madrid, Barcelona and leading Premier League clubs. His five derby starts in 27 outings, plus the winter Super Cup and May Europa League programme, leave Sunday’s Basque derby as the immediate shared focus.
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