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Iñigo Martínez leaving FC Barcelona?
In the summer of 2023, Barcelona seriously considered transferring Íñigo Martínez because his high salary did not align well with the financial 'Fair Play' regulations. An Arab club made an offer of five million for his transfer. However, with Ronald Araujo suffering a severe injury, Barcelona opted to retain their defensive options. Hansi Flick noted Martínez's impressive performance during training sessions and decided to prevent any transfer moves, ensuring Martínez's registration for the season.
Iñigo Martínez received an offer from a club in Saudi Arabia. Despite being 33 years old, the German coach, Hansi Flick, refused to let the club part ways with him.
An unnamed Arab club made an offer of five million euros for the transfer of Íñigo Martínez. The offer would have provided significant financial relief for Barcelona, including saving on his substantial salary of around 15 million euros. However, due to injuries in the squad, specifically to Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen, Barcelona decided against the transfer.
Barcelona previously used board member guarantees to register Íñigo Martínez.
Despite rumours about a potential departure, Inigo Martinez will make the squad for Barcelona's match against Valencia. Concerns were raised about Barcelona's ability to register him due to his sizeable salary and signing-on fee.
Iñigo Martínez, who signed last summer for one season and is currently registered as an FC Barcelona player for the next season, could be utilized to fill the void left by Ronald Araujo's injury.
Iñigo Martínez cannot be registered in LaLiga due to financial fair play issues. Barcelona considered transferring him, but the player wants to stay. The club has an excess of central defenders.
Iñigo Martínez is not in Barcelona's plans and is part of the negotiation for Nico Williams.
If Iñigo Martínez does not continue due to 'fair play' issues, he would be the only left-footed center-back besides Balde as a left-back.
The first mentioned person was supposed to have more weight and responsibilities. But he is now surpassed by Pau Cubarsí.
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