The Atlético Madrid forward has returned early to work at the Ciudad Deportiva in Majadahonda. The club is weighing whether to give him minutes in the first team or seek a new loan.
Carlos Martín has stepped back onto the pitch at Cerro del Espino sooner than expected. The 24-year-old forward voluntarily presented himself for Atlético Madrid's pre-season training, sharing sessions with Koke, Mendoza, and the rest of the first team. This gesture of commitment has not gone unnoticed by the club, which values the attitude of the homegrown player.
The player finds himself at a crucial moment in his career. After his loan at Rayo Vallecano last season, Atlético must decide whether to give him a spot in Simeone's team or loan him out again to continue gaining minutes in the top flight. His contract, signed until 2029, demonstrates the club's confidence in his potential, but competition in attack is fierce.
A loan that has provided experience in the top flight
Carlos Martín's experience in Vallecas was short but intense. The striker accumulated 500 minutes in 12 matches, eight of them as a starter, in a team that competed in Europe. Although his goal-scoring figures were modest, the tactical and defensive learning has been appreciated by the coaching staff at Atlético.
According to club sources, the player has absorbed the defensive discipline that Simeone demands, an essential requirement for any Atlético forward. His ability to work as part of a team and sacrifice without the ball backs him up. However, at 24 years old, he needs to play regularly to avoid stagnation.
The final decision: stay or go on loan?
The sporting management of Atlético, led by Andrea Berta, is considering several options. The most plausible is a new loan to a top-flight club that guarantees him minutes. Several teams have already shown interest in the forward, who stands out for his versatility in attack.
Staying at Atlético would imply a secondary role, something the club does not see as the most suitable for his progression. The decision will be made in the coming weeks when Simeone evaluates his performance in the pre-season training tour.
For now, Carlos Martín remains focused on giving his all on the pitch in Majadahonda. The message is clear: he is ready for whatever comes next, whether at the Metropolitano or another stadium. Meanwhile, Atlético fans are closely watching the outcome of this summer saga.
The final decision will be known before the transfer market closes on August 31. Until then, the homegrown player will continue sweating it out at the Ciudad Deportiva, demonstrating that the culture of hard work is still alive at the club.
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