Joan Martínez has made his long-awaited return to the first team. The talented Castilla centre-back trained under Xabi Alonso’s orders for the first time today, marking his comeback to full training 424 days after suffering a serious knee injury. Martínez sustained the injury on August 9, 2024, during preseason with Carlo Ancelotti, and now, more than 14 months later, he’s back—this time under Xabi’s guidance.

The recovery plan designed for the young defender has been followed meticulously, and the moment for his reintegration has finally arrived. After a carefully managed process to help him regain form and confidence, Xabi Alonso now wants to keep the promising defender close, monitoring his progress personally. Within the club, there is great belief in Martínez’s potential, and his return is seen as a major step forward in his development and Real Madrid’s long-term plans.

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