He said, "To be playing for Crystal Palace, in South London, means the world to me. I'm from the south, and it's every boy's dream to be in a position like mine, so I'll take it with both hands."

Gary Issott, Academy Director at Crystal Palace, praised Martin's development within the club's youth system.

Issott stated, "Donte joined us at the U15 level and has impressed us every step of the way. He had a successful campaign with the U16s last season, and he has quickly adapted to life in the U18s this year, scoring three times in five starts so far."

Issott emphasized Martin's potential, saying, "A talented forward with an eye for goal, it's exciting to see how he continues to develop under our coaching team and what he can achieve i