Łukasz Gikiewicz said that one of the clubs from Ekstraklasa wanted Cristian Martínez, but Martínez was not interested. Gikiewicz cited a conversation with the sporting director of one of the Ekstraklasa clubs as the source for this information. Martínez is a 29-year-old Panamanian defensive midfielder. He joined his current club, Ironi Kiryat Shmona, in July 2025, and his contract runs until June 2027. He has earned 68 caps for Panama. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 31 domestic league appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. His current valuation is €800k, according to Transfermarkt.