A Barcelona star has rejected a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite a €15m transfer fee being agreed.
Wolves have struggled to attract top targets this summer, with their project under Vitor Pereira failing to convince several players.
The latest rejection underscores the challenges the Premier League side faces in replacing key figures and building a competitive squad for the grueling season ahead.
The player at the center of this transfer saga is Gerard Martin, a 24-year-old left-back who enjoyed a breakout campaign with Barcelona last season.
According to Diario Sport, Wolves had a €15 million bid accepted by the La Liga champions, who were open to cashing in on the versatile defender.
Martin, however, firmly declined the move, opting to stay and fight for his place at Camp Nou.
His 28 league appearances, four goal involvements, and five starts in the Champions League last term highlighted his potential, making his decision to remain with Barcelona a significant blow for Wolves.
Instead, they secured AZ Alkmaar’s David Moller Wolfe, who now competes with Hugo Bueno for the left wing-back role.
Early performances suggest Moller Wolfe offers defensive solidity, while Bueno brings attacking flair, providing Pereira with tactical flexibility.
Despite missing out on Martin, this duo could prove vital over the course of the Premier League’s 38-game campaign.
For Barcelona, Martin’s decision to stay reflects his confidence in securing regular minutes under Hansi Flick, despite competition in the squad.
The Catalan club’s willingness to accept €15 million indicates their openness to balancing their books, but Martin’s loyalty could pay dividends if he continues to shine.
For Wolves, the rejection is a setback, but their focus now shifts to maximizing their current options as they aim to climb the Premier League table and compete on multiple fronts.
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