West Ham United are in search of a brand new right-back, and have set their sights on Girona’s Arnau Martinez. The 22-year-old has been one among Girona’s extra spectacular gamers since bursting onto the scene as a teen.
Able to enjoying has a right-back or in central defence, Arnau was two seasons in the past, however a transfer didn’t transpire, regardless of some conversations. Matteo Moretto has revealed that for the defender, who has a €14m launch clause, and . That payment would little question be reasonably priced for the Hammers, though earlier offers have proven Girona are prepared to barter round clauses.
A flexible defender with skill on the ball
Primarily enjoying for granted wing-back below Michel Sanchez in his earlier outings, he has additionally been used as a central defender in each a again three and a again 4. Though not often working as a standard central midfielder, he has stepped into extra central areas throughout video games.
Standing out for Girona for his skill to get ahead, Martinez is powerful on the ball, good together with his decision-making and has an honest supply too. He additionally makes clever runs ahead. With out the ball, Martinez has struggled at instances, however at his finest is bodily and proactive when defending. He’s not blessed with nice tempo.
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Trajectory in La Liga
Making a reputation for himself as a teen, Martinez was one among Girona’s higher gamers in his first season in La Liga. The previous La Masia defender then noticed Yan Couto go on a superb run of kind final season to take his place from him. This season he returned to the beginning XI for Michel, making 36 begins and 28 appearances, wherein he scored thrice and gave three assists.
