After two years at the club, Inigo Martinez has left FC Barcelona, it has been officially confirmed. He will join Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
the 34-year-old center-back arrived as a free agent in 2023, after his contract at Athletic Club expired. He experienced a mixed debut season under Xavi Hernandez, but turned things around in the previous campaign with Hansi Flick as manager.
Indeed, the veteran defender was a key player for Barcelona as they won the domestic treble last season, forming a strong partnership with young Pau Cubarsi at the heart of the defense.
Inigo signed a new contract with Barcelona earlier this year, committing to the club for one more season.
However,the agreement included a clause allowing the Spaniard to leave for free if he received a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia,which has now occurred.
Inigo leaves Barcelona as a free agent after terminating his contract.While Barcelona does not receive a transfer fee, they will save considerably on salary expenses with the veteran’s departure.
Despite his relatively short time with the club, Inigo made a significant impact at Barcelona adn became a fan favorite. He now begins a new chapter at Al Nassr.