Real Sociedad have secured Jon Martín's future with a contract extension until June 2032. The 20-year-old defender has turned down offers from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, both of which have been tracking him for some time.
What happened with Jon Martín at Real Sociedad?
The txuri urdin club and the player made the agreement official this Wednesday at the Anoeta offices. Jon Martín, born in Lasarte-Oria, now has a contract running until the end of the 2031/2032 season, one year longer than originally agreed. The defender was already an undisputed starter in the Real Sociedad backline, where Pellegrino Matarazzo also has Igor Zubeldia, Jon Pacheco and Luken Beitia, plus the possible addition of Kazunari Kita.
Jon Martín, who already had a long-term deal until 2031, has chosen to extend his commitment to the Basque club. The young defender has been scouted by Europe's biggest teams but has opted to stay at Real Sociedad, where he feels valued and continues to grow. The defender's release clause remains set at around €60 million, according to club sources.
Why does this renewal matter for Real Sociedad?
Jon Martín is a key figure in the present and future of the txuri urdin side. At just 20 years old, the center-back has become a fixture in the starting XI and a reference in the Real Sociedad defense. His renewal arrives at a crucial moment for the club, which finished last season in 10th place in La Liga with 46 points, 48 behind leaders Barcelona, and a record of 11 wins, 13 draws and 14 losses from 38 games.
Real Sociedad, who lost 0-1 to PAU in their last match on July 11, are entering pre-season needing to strengthen a squad that scored 59 goals and conceded 61, with recent form standing at 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five games. The team, who face Toulouse away on July 31 in their first pre-season friendly, still list Álvaro Odriozola as injured.
