 However, having lost his importance in 2007–08, he was loaned to second level team Real Sociedad in January 2008, but the Basques ultimately failed to return to the top level.33-year-old Martí returned to Mallorca in July 2008, for about €500.000, being an undisputed starter in the first year upon his return and the following, when the Balearic Islands side were edged in the last matchday for the final berth for the UEFA Champions League, precisely by former club Sevilla.Again from the penalty spot, he netted his only goal of the season at Sporting de Gijón on 4 October 2009 (1–4 defeat).