The report says Martinez will begin a 10th consecutive season with Almeria after signing a new deal. The 36-year-old arrived before the 2017-18 campaign and has reportedly made 149 competitive appearances for the club.
The extension has not been presented as a major recruitment move. Instead, it keeps an established leader in place while Almeria continue to develop their plans under a changed ownership structure. Martinez’s role extends beyond his saves, with his dressing-room influence and standing among supporters also highlighted.
Because the claim comes from a single source, the contract should be treated as reported rather than independently confirmed. The stated term, however, is clear: Martinez is expected to remain tied to Almeria until 2027.
Goalkeeper continuity can shape a squad’s defensive organisation, particularly when the player also wears the captain’s armband. Martinez’s reported 149 appearances underline his importance to the club’s recent history.
He was part of the Almeria team that won the Segunda Division title and secured promotion to La Liga in 2021-22. The goalkeeper also reportedly won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy, adding individual recognition to his contribution during that period.
The deal could also bring a notable milestone into view. Martinez is said to be five appearances short of matching Esteban Suarez’s record as Almeria’s most-used goalkeeper. A full season under the reported extension would give him a realistic opportunity to challenge that mark.
Almeria will now look to Martinez for another season of leadership and experience. The immediate sporting question is whether he remains the first-choice goalkeeper and continues accumulating appearances.
For the club, retaining a player with 149 competitive outings and a promotion-winning background supports stability during an ongoing period of change. For Martinez, the reported extension offers a route to both a 10th season and a place at the top of Almeria’s goalkeeper records.