Barcelona defender would never consider joining Real Madrid – ‘Not for anything in the world’ | OneFootball

Speaking on Catalunya Radio (h/t SPORT), FC Barcelona defender Gerard Martin expressed his conviction that the team will recover from their recent slump, while he also made his feelings clear about a hypothetical transfer to Real Madrid in the future.

Barcelona have lost two back-to-back games against Atletico Madrid and Girona, leaving them on the brink of elimination in the Copa del Rey and seeing them drop to second in La Liga.

The performances have not been up to the mark and the pressure is firmly on the Catalans. But Martin completely believes that the team is capable of turning things around in the upcoming matches.

“We will recover from these two defeats. We are not calm either, we have lost two matches, but the advantage is that we have another match on Sunday and we can turn it around. A bit of self-criticism and then upwards,” he said confidently.

The defender does not consider the Copa del Rey semifinal tie against Atletico lost, despite the four-goal deficit.

Gerard Martin confident Barcelona can bounce back. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

“We trust we can come back, if anyone can do it, it is us. We will go there to come back,” he stressed.

Defensive problems have been a handicap for Barcelona, and Martin was explicit on this point.

“Because of our way of playing, defence is a collective matter, but if they want to criticise us defenders, I understand it,” he said.

A Florentino Perez impersonator appeared on the show and tempted Martin to ‘sign for Real Madrid’.

“Barcelona is very beautiful and I am happy. I do not have to think about anything,” was the footballer’s reply.

“Madrid? Not for anything in the world. There are things money cannot buy,” he said emphatically.

When asked about the interest from AC Milan, he added: “That is what they say there. Nothing has reached me.”

Lastly, Martin also addressed his nickname ‘Gerard Maldini, saying: “When the meme appeared on social media, the next day they made fun of me about it in the dressing room.”