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Completes Santander move Martin is a new signing for Racing Santander following his departure from Girona, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Martin has previously featured as a balanced midfield contributor for the recently relegated Girona, where he took part in the team's historic Champions League qualification season in 2023/24. Over his full stint with his previous club, he tallied nine goals and nine assists across 127 league games played (104 starts) while adding seven appearances (five starts) in UCL action. He'll give his new team an interesting alternative to Sergio Martinez, Gustavo Puerta and Sergio Canales in central spots.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in on Saturday Martin registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Martin replaced Vladyslav Vanat in the 75th minute and recorded 12 passes and a tackle. Martin has come off the bench in the last four games despite starting 22 of 23 games before that.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Records one shot Saturday Martin had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Oviedo.

Impact Martin recorded one shot attempt in Saturday's loss, just his seventh on the season. He did not put the shot on target and has still not recorded one since Sept. 26. He won one tackle and intercepted one pass on the defensive end before he was subbed off in the 70th minute for Axel Witsel.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Martin is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Martin has served his suspension following the straight red card received against Valencia and is available to return in the next match. The midfielder has been a regular starter for Girona given the numerous injuries and is expected to regain his place in the heart of the game in the next outing.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores then limps off as Real Madrid beats Villarreal to top La Liga

Vinícius Júnior has struck twice and Kylian Mbappé scored before going off injured as Real Madrid beat third-placed Villarreal 3-1 to move on top of La Liga

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent off Saturday Martin was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Martin was shown a second yellow card in the 80th minute forcing Girona down to ten men. The midfielder will miss Girona's next match at Barcelona through suspension.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on goal Ivan Martin assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Martin didn't do much in terms of service, but helped set up Girona's lone goal. He should have better service stats next Saturday against Levante, a team which has given up nine goals in four La Liga games already.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Martin (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact As expected, Martin will be an option off the bench for this contest. The midfielder featured in 39 appearances across all competitions for Girona during the 2024/25 season, so it wouldnn't be surprising if he's a regular in 2025/26 as well.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back Friday Martin (thigh) should be available for Friday's clash against Rayo Vallecano since he was not mentioned in the injury report, coach Michel Sanchez said in the press conference. "Ex...

Impact Martin suffered a thigh injury in the warm-up of a pre-season game at the end of July but he should be available for the season opener against Rayo Vallecano on Friday since he was not mentioned by his coach in the injury report. It remains to be seen if he can start the game, but if he has to take a spot on the bench, Jhon Solis will replace him in the midfield.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Martin has suffered a thigh injury ahead of a preseason match, according to his club.

Impact Martin will be sidelined for a bit of the preseason coming up after he picked up a thigh injury. He is set to be a regular in the midfield once again for the club, so this is something to monitor as we approach the new season. The good news is it is just a strain, and he should see a quick recovery, likely returning within the month before the season.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Disappointing season with Girona Martin featured in 39 appearances across all competitions for Girona during the 2024-25 season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

Impact Martin had an overall disappointing season, starting fewer games compared to last year due to underwhelming performances despite showing smart positioning and composure in possession, which helped maintain team structure. He only managed to set a new career high in league play with 21 crosses, far from what was expected after his brilliant campaign last year. With three years left on his contract, the midfielder should remain a regular figure for the Catalans, although he will need to rediscover his best form to secure more starting spots.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Sunday Martin (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's match against Osasuna, according to manager Michel Sanchez, per Joel Sebastian of Marca.

Impact Martin looks to be back in the squad and an option for Sunday, with the midfielder making the squad list and being deemed ready to play. He is a regular starter when fit and will expect to see that spot Sunday, starting in 25 o this 31 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return next week Martin (hamstring) is targeting a return next week after feeling better, according to coach Michel Sanchez in the press conference. "Ivan, who's feeling better and I expect will be...

Impact Martin missed the last game due to a hamstring injury but could return next week in team training with the aim of a return against Osasuna if his recovery goes as planned. Until then, Donny van de Beek is seeing increased playing time in midfield.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be sidelined several weeks Martin will be sidelined between four to six weeks due to a hamstring tear, according to Fernando Ruiz of Estadio Deportivo.

Impact Martin left Saturday's game against Valencia in the first half with an apparent muscular injury, and further tests confirmed that he suffered a moderate hamstring tear. The timeline for his return suggests that Martin might be able to return to action near the end of the season in a best-case scenario, though he could miss the rest of the campaign as well if the recovery doesn't go as planned.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off early Martin was forced off in the 37th minute of Saturday's match against Valencia due to an apparent injury.

Impact Martin did not make it long Saturday, as he would be forced off just before halftime due to an apparent injury. This could be a major loss for the club, as he has started in 25 of his 31 appearances this season. He was replaced by Donny van de Beek.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists lone Girona goal Martin had an assist while taking one shot, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Martin set up Bryan Gil in the 58th minute assisting Girona's lone goal while leading his team with three crosses. The assist was the first of the season for Martin and his first goal involvement since September 1st.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots in loss Martin registered two shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Sturm Graz.

Impact Martin registered his first two shots in four UCL appearances this year. This also marked the sixth time in 14 outings this season that he played less than 70 minutes. On the defensive side, he snagged his first interception in four games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new contract Martin (groin) signed a new contract with Girona until the end of the 2027/28 season, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Martin has been a key player for Girona this season and has started in his 12 appearances this season between LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. The midfielder has trained throughout the week and is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Espanyol.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Martin has been confirmed to have suffered a groin injury and will be out two to three weeks, according to his club.

Impact Martin will miss some time following his early exit from Tuesday's match, with the midfielder set to serve two to three weeks on the sidelines due to the issues. He has been a regular starter and only has missed one start all season, so this will be a major loss. Van de Beer and Gabriel Misehouy will likely serve in his spot until fit again, with Martin probably returning following the upcoming international break.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured Martin came off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Slovan Bratislava.

Impact Martin picked up an injury during Tuesday's match and had to come off before half time. The defensive midfielder was replaced by Bojan Miovski, who is a far more attacking option. If Martin is forced to miss an extended period of time, it would likely shift Donny van de Beek into a deeper-lying role.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opening goal in 2-0 win Ivan Martin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Ivan Martin scored his first goal of the season with the game's opener. He only took one shot in the game, but this was his first shot from four games this season. Last season, he only had shots in 13 games and scored 5 goals. This was the midfielder's second game of the season getting subbed after 58 minutes, but he played 90 in the other two.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best season in 2023-24 Martin notched five goals and four assists across 36 appearances (33 starts) in the 2023-24 season.

Impact Martin was a regular presence in midfield for Girona, and the only two games he missed were due to suspension (April 13) and due to being an unused sub (Sep. 30) against Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, respectively. He improved compared to what was an already successful season in 2022-23, and the midfielder should play a prominent role in 2024-25 as well, a year in which Girona will have to juggle between LaLiga and their first-ever UEFA Champions League participation.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Valencia Martin assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Martin assisted Artem Dovbyk in the 58th minute. Martin completed a dribble and also made seven recoveries. With three goal involvements in recent games and impressive passing accuracy, he's been a key contributor this season.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Barcelona Martin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Barcelona.

Impact Martin's early assist for Artem Dovbyk's goal in the fourth minute was crucial. Martin also completed a dribble. Despite recent quiet performances, this contribution marks his second goal involvement in the last three games.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Cadiz Martin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Cadiz.

Impact Martin found the back of the net for the second goal of the game in the 22nd minute, courtesy of an assist from Miguel Gutierrez. He also showcased his defensive capabilities with a clearance and a tackle, in addition to completing a dribble. This goal marked his first goal since his strike against Atletico Madrid in early January.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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