Roger Martínez has left Barcelona Atlètic to sign for Qatari club Al-Markhiya SC. The 22-year-old midfielder ends his second spell at the Catalan club's academy, as reported by Mundo Deportivo on Tuesday.
The player, born in Badalona on April 5, 2004, had signed a two-year contract with the reserve team in the summer of 2025, tying him to the club until 2027. However, he has only completed one season of that deal. Last campaign, Roger Martínez played 14 official matches for Barça Atlètic, starting eight of them, and provided two assists.
What does this transfer mean for Barcelona?
The departure of Roger Martínez represents another exit from the B team squad, which continues its renewal process. The club has negotiated a clause that reserves a percentage of any future sale of the footballer, protecting its investment. This move comes as FC Barcelona's first team leads La Liga with a perfect record. The Blaugrana have 9 points from three games, scoring 12 goals and conceding just two, reflecting a strong start to the season.
Hansi Flick's team faces its next challenge on September 6th, an away trip to Mestalla to face Valencia, who sit in 16th place. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What is Roger Martínez's career history?
Roger Martínez's career has been marked by his previous spell at CD Lugo. In the 2024-25 season, before returning to Barcelona, the midfielder played 34 matches for the Galician team and scored one goal. His experience in Spain's second tier was valuable but not enough to secure his place in the Barça Atlètic project this season. The player himself, via the outlet, said goodbye to Barça for the second time in his career.
His new destination, Al-Markhiya SC, is the current leader of the Qatari Second Division. The Qatari club is looking to strengthen with young talent in a bid to achieve promotion to the top flight of local football.
How do injuries affect the first team?
While the B team manages departures, the first team is also dealing with significant absences in the treatment room. Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and recent signing Roony Bardghji are currently sidelined. The status of the entire squad can be followed in our injuries section. These absences condition the manager's options for the upcoming match against Valencia, a key game to maintain the pace in the standings.
The La Liga table shows Barcelona's early advantage, but the competition is long. The team needs to maintain its offensive output, which has given them a +10 goal difference, and its defensive solidity. The current standings are available on our league table page.
Roger Martínez signs a new contract with Al-Markhiya SC that will take him to 2028, closing his chapter in the Blaugrana academy.
