Spanish Defender Joins Everton On Loan From Barcelona

Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji

Everton FC have signed Spain Under-23s defender Martina Fernandez on loan from European Champions, Barcelona until the end of the season.

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A Champions League title-holder and back-to-back Under-19 European Championships winner, the 20-year-old becomes the Toffees’ second signing of the January transfer window, following the arrival of France international forward Kelly Gago.

A ball-playing central defender who can also operate at full-back, Fernandez is ready to “give everything on the pitch” to Everton and become another young talent to thrive under the guidance of manager Brian Sorensen.

An elegant defender who also never shies away from a challenge, Fernandez started her professional career at Barcelona, playing for the club’s B team before making her first-team debut in 2022.

The Spain youth international – where she was a teammate of summer signing Inma Gabarro – Fernandez established herself as a promising talent, scoring on her Champions League debut as the Catalan giants went on to lift the coveted trophy.

Now donning the royal blue of Everton, she outlined her determination to impress on Merseyside.

“Everton is a great club, the team is so good and the league – I love it!” Fernandez added.

“It is a great change in my career and I can grow as a player.

“The Club has helped young players develop. I want this because I am a young player. It was one of the key reasons for coming here.

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“I am so happy to be here. I will give my everything for Everton and am so proud to be one of the Toffees!”

The Toffees ended their three match losing streak with a 2-1 win over Manchester City in December.

On January 12, Everton will face Tottenham when the English Women’s Super League (WSL) resume in a bid to improve on their ninth position on the 12-team table.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji

I am a huge advocate of Women’s football after covering the Nigeria Women Football Leagues (NWFL) since 2019. An unbiased football writer with penchant for women’s in sports and historical analysis.

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