This transfer is indeed very sudden. The latest reports from Italian transfer experts indicate that Barcelona's main left-footed center-back, Iñigo Martínez, is about to join Al Nassr, teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo to contend for the Saudi Pro League championship.
According to Romano, Iñigo will promptly part ways with Barcelona, ending his current contract and joining Al Nassr as a free agent, with both parties agreeing to a one-year contract plus a one-year extension option.
Iñigo transferred to Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao on a free transfer during the summer window of 2023, making 71 appearances with 3 goals and 6 assists in two years with the Blaugrana, winning one La Liga title, one Copa del Rey, and one Spanish Super Cup.
The 34-year-old Iñigo, standing at 1.82 meters, is a left-footed center-back whose contract with Barcelona runs until 2026, with a market value of 5 million euros. Under Flick's tactics, he has been the team's main left-footed center-back, making 46 appearances across all competitions last season, including 45 starts, totaling 3,976 minutes on the pitch, contributing 3 goals and 5 assists, making him a highly offensive center-back.
Due to Iñigo's sudden departure, Barcelona has yet to decide whether to sign a new left-footed center-back this summer. Flick is interested in developing Jeraldo Martínto nurture this 23-year-old Spanish left-back, who can play both left and center.