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Soccer News / Football Espana / September 3

Barcelona eye Premier League star as strong candidate for 2026 transfer

Next summer is crucial for Barcelona, in that they will need to address two very important areas of Hansi Flick’s squad: centre-back and striker. Inigo Martinez will eventually need to be replaced following his move to Al-Nassr in August, while Robert Lewandowski is expected to leave at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Inigo Martinez News / Football Espana / September 2

'I had an offer that I considered unrejectable' – Inigo Martinez reflects on leaving Barcelona

Inigo Martinez’s decision to leave for Al-Nassr was difficult to take for many at Barcelona, including their supporters. The veteran centre-back was a crucial player last season, but he chose to end his time in Catalonia in favour of continuing his career in Saudi Arabia.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 26

Al-Hilal set sights on late summer move for Barcelona starlet

Barcelona are focusing on exits as they continue their efforts to save the funds required to register all of their first team players. A number of fringe stars have been tipped to leave before the transfer window closes on Monday, and one of them could be Alexis Olmedo.

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Athletic Bilbao News / Sporting News / August 18

French defender eyeing Hansi Flick reunion at Barcelona as Inigo Martinez replacement

Barcelona are looking to sign another defender after Inigo Martinez's sudden move to Al Nassr.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 18

Barcelona offered chance to sign Serie A defender with 55 international caps

The departure of Inigo Martinez has left Barcelona short of options in the centre-back department, and a replacement could be signed before the summer transfer window closes in September.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 16

Barcelona hold preliminary talks over shock move for Liverpool star

It is almost certain that Barcelona will sign a new central defender next summer, given that they only have four senior options following the departure of Inigo Martinez to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 13

Agent confirms Barcelona star snubbed €100m-per-year contract offer from Saudi Arabia

Barcelona have been relatively quiet in the transfer market in recent years, largely due to their well-documented financial problems restricting signing efforts.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 13

'It was the ideal time to take this step' – Inigo Martinez breaks silence on surprise Barcelona exit

Last week, there was plenty of surprise when it was revealed that Inigo Martinez would be leaving Barcelona to join Al-Nassr. The veteran defender was expected to be a regular starter for the upcoming 2025-26 season, but in the end, he opted to make a change late in his professional career.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 12

Surprise Barcelona deal was orchestrated during pre-season tour of South Korea

Last week, Inigo Martinez made the shock decision to leave Barcelona in favour of a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. The 34-year-old’s departure

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 11

Fabrizio Romano clarifies Al-Nassr interest in second Barcelona star

Over the weekend, Barcelona completed a deal to sell veteran defender Inigo Martinez to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. And on the back of this, it has emerged that another member of Hansi Flick’s squad could join him there.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 10

Barcelona star rejects interest from Manchester United and Chelsea

Barcelona are expected to continue looking to sell players between now and the end of the summer transfer window, despite Inigo Martinez’s departure making it easier for their registration problems to be solved.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 8

Barcelona in advanced talks to sign Atletico Madrid defender

Barcelona are about to lose one central defender in Inigo Martinez, but one could now be set to arrive at the reigning La Liga champions. Martinez’s impending

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 8

'A nice farewell' – Barcelona first team star confirms shock departure

Barcelona have been rocked in the last 24 hours by the news that Inigo Martinez will be leaving, with the veteran defender having agreed to sign for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a free transfer.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 8

Barcelona registration issues unresolved despite Inigo Martinez exit

Barcelona are still searching for sources of income or savings, despite agreeing a deal for defender Inigo Martinez to leave the club. The Basque defender will rescing his contract with the Catalan giants before moving to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

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Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 7

Deal agreed for key Barcelona defender to leave club – departs on free transfer

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Inigo Martinez for the Basque defender to leave the club. The veteran defender already has a contract in place with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 1
Tottenham explore possibility of signing Barcelona captain this summer

Tottenham explore possibility of signing Barcelona captain this summer

Tottenham Hotspur benefit from having one of the best central defensive partnerships in the league, in Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Whenever fit, the duo are right up there with some of the best in the Premier League.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / May 7

Pedri, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo and Inigo Martinez fume over Inter referee performance

Barcelona were eliminated 7-6 on aggregate by Inter in the Champions League semi-final, in an encounter that will live long in the memory. For the Blaugrana though, the bitter feeling extended beyond just their elimination and towards the officials.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / April 27

Barcelona star praises Copa del Rey final referee after Real Madrid criticism

Barcelona star Inigo Martinez has backed Copa del Rey final referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea in the face of Real Madrid criticism. De Burgos Bengoetxea and his VAR official Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes found themselves as headline news ahead of the final.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 11

Osasuna fire back at ineligible player ruling and Barcelona –

Osasuna have announced that they will appeal the ruling on whether Barcelona fielded an ineligible player against them during their meeting on the 24th of March, which ended 3-0 to the Blaugrana.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / April 11

Barcelona escape punishment after accusation of using ineligible player

Barcelona will not face punishment for fielding an ineligible player last month in their 3-0 win over Osasuna, after the Disciplinary Committee ruled in their favour.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 29

Barcelona confident Osasuna appeal will not prosper due to Luis de la Fuente conversation

On Friday Osasuna declared that they would be appealing their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona, due to their fielding of an ineligible player, in this case Inigo Martinez.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 25
Man United looking to jeopardize Barcelona’s contract plans for revitalized star

Man United looking to jeopardize Barcelona’s contract plans for revitalized star

Manchester United are reportedly tracking the contract negotiations between Barcelona and Inigo Martinez with great interest, as they would be ready to jump on any given opportunity.

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