Inigo Martinez has left Barcelona to sign a two-year contract with Al-Nassr after terminating his contract with the LaLiga champions. The 34-year-old joined Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao in 2023 and made a total of 71 appearances. He played a crucial role in helping the team secure multiple titles, including LaLiga and Copa del Rey. His exit poses a challenge for Barcelona, who must now rely on their remaining centre-backs amid ongoing salary cap issues and difficulties registering new signings.
Thank you, Barca. Today I say goodbye to this club that has marked my life. Defending this badge has been an honour and a responsibility that I have taken on every day with pride and commitment.
Martinez's exit is a major blow for Barca, who now have Pau Cubarsi, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia as their centre-back options.
Reports suggest Barca will save €14m from their wage bill following Martinez's exit, but that figure is still not enough to allow them to register either new arrival.
Martinez joined Barca from Athletic Bilbao in 2023 and made 71 appearances for the Blaugrana in all competitions, 46 of which came last season.
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