Athletic Bilbao centre-back Inigo Martinez is reportedly set to join FC Barcelona this summer on a free transfer. It is reported that the two parties have signed an agreement to cooperate until 2025.
FC Barcelona has previously strengthened the team’s defense, introducing players such as Conde and Christensen. In addition, they have also been paying attention to Athletic Bilbao’s Spanish defender Martinez, and they have been paying attention to the left-footed defender for as long as a year. It is reported that the Barcelona coaching staff approves of the way Martinez handles the ball. Martinez has also received offers from other clubs over the past few months, including Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and most recently Napoli. Although Napoli are currently ranked first in the Italian league, Martinez still chose to sign with Barcelona.AS Roma dres 2023
It is reported that Martinez appreciates Harvey’s coaching style, and as a Spanish international, he can establish a good cooperative relationship with players such as Garvey, Pedri and Balde in the Barcelona team. In addition, Barcelona may also sign several free agents this summer.
Martinez, who was sidelined for two months earlier this year with plantar fasciitis, has only made 17 appearances for Athletic Bilbao this season due to injury issues, scoring one goal. In January 2018, he transferred from Real Sociedad to Athletic Bilbao for 32 million euros, replacing Laporte who moved to Manchester City.