Maravilla Martínez puts pressure on Racing with goals, with numbers that put him alongside Mbappé, Haaland and Kane

The fans applauded Adrián Maravilla Martínez when he was replaced by the other Martínez (Roger) when he had already given his contribution to the victory of Racing. Later, with the match over and the moment she approached to talk to her television colleagues, she received a standing ovation.

It is not for less. In just 26 parties With the light blue and white shirt, Maravilla scored 21 goals. And after a few days convulsed by the unsatisfied demand for an improvement in his contract, the scorer made it clear that he continues to have the rival goal between his eyebrows. “I showed that I am training and playing to be a champion,” he said.

However, his post-match statements set off alarm bells because its continuity is not resolved in academia. At least, from the words of the footballer himself, who left the door of goodbye open.

“From day one I have been committed to the contract that I signed when I arrived. Obviously, that could be useful to the club if there is a purchase option, as we had spoken with the president from the beginning. He said that he was willing to let me go if something comes out in August, but I am here training and playing to become champion,” said Adrián Martínez after the win against Godoy Cruz.

And he added: “It was a special week, I experienced it differently due to some publications from fans against it. It was never my intention. I am grateful to Racing.” The attacker’s reference had to do with the reaction that there was from people on social networks when he found out about the player’s will, which conditioned his future.

Martínez He pushed to improve his contractual situation, but Víctor Blanco stood firm. In short, the forward born 32 years ago in Campana arrived from Instituto and Racing paid him 2 million dollars for his transfer, since the player was free. That money included part of his contract.

Wonder and the president they chatted face to face this week and the leader was very clear with his figure. If a base offer of 8 million clean dollars appears, he will not object to leaving. He will not sit down and listen to proposals for less than that amount.

Before the duel with the Mendozas, there were rumors about an offer that would come from China. In Racing they believe that this is a version that the Maravilla representative put forward to accelerate a negotiation and thus be able to meet the objective of achieving the increase that he seeks. Blanco confirmed to Clarion that he did not receive any formal proposal for the player and that he does not intend to move from his position.

Gustavo Costas He referred to this situation at the press conference. “Let’s hope he doesn’t leave. I think he’s going to stay, we need him,” said the coach, who knew Maravilla from his time in Paraguay, where he wore the Sol de América, Libertad and Cerro Porteño jersey as a forward.

Maravilla’s productivity since his arrival at the Academy this year cannot be doubted: he has 21 goals in 26 gamesa figure that becomes more relevant when compared to that obtained by the stars of the top 5 leagues in the world (England, Spain, France, Italy and Germany) in their respective clubs.

So far in 2024, the same period as Racing’s 9, Kylian Mbappé frame 23 in 26 meetings with PSG, before going to Real Madrid; Erling Haaland (Manchester City) hizo 19 in 23; the canadian Jonathan David (Lille) carries 19 in 24 y Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), 19 in 23.

Further back the Norwegian appears Alexander Sorloth (Villarreal), Phil Foden (Mancester City), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (former Marseille, arrived in Arab football), everyone has 18 goals in 21, 24, 26 and 27 games, respectively.

Maravilla’s record has a direct competitor in the Professional League, none other than Miguel Borja. The Colombian Hummingbird is also intractable in 2024, with 22 goals in 25 games, just three behind the best scorer in the world at club level in the First Division: the Swede Viktor Gyokereswhat accumulate 25 goals in 29 games with the Sporting Lisbon shirt.

¿Y Cristiano Ronaldo? The Portuguese who has just fought in Euro 2024 with his national team has a devastating average with the team’s shirt. Al Nassr: This year he scored 20 goals in 20 games in the Saudi League. Another wonder.