Wat-Not Staff
According to reports, Barcelona’s Inigo Martinez wants to stay with the team despite Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia showing interest in him this summer. The Jeddah-based team is reportedly eager to move for the Spain international since they need an experienced center-back.
Martinez Will Not Be Leaving Barcelona
With just a year remaining on his current contract at Camp Nou, this would seem to be the perfect time to sign the 33-year-old. Rather than allowing Martinez depart for free in 2025, the Blaugrana themselves might want to negotiate a transfer fee for him during this window.According to this story, Al-Ittihad has reportedly already made contact with the defender in an effort to persuade him to leave the Catalan team. Given his expected role in the coming season, Martinez appears to want to remain with the Spanish powerhouses.
As Ronald Araujo is out with an injury, he has already started more often for Barcelona in their opening two La Liga games. In addition, the club itself is reluctant to let rid of ythe seasoned player because Andreas Christensen, their backup center-half, is injured.Martinez has made 27 appearances for the Blaugrana thus far in various tournaments, although he has not yet contributed a goal. On Tuesday, August 27, when Barcelona plays Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, he is anticipated to start in the starting lineup. A point behind league leaders Villarreal, who have played one more game, Hansi Flick’s squad is in third place after two games.
Martinez Is Important For Several Reasons
It appears that Barcelona needs a new central defender now that Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo are injured. Furthermore, it is anticipated that Eric Garcia would depart the team, which will increase the pressure to make such a signing.
Martinez will blend right in with Barcelona’s offensive philosophy. His statistics demonstrate that he is at ease with the ball and is a very strong defender. These stats will only rise since he is joining a team that is dominant in possession. In addition, Xavi will know that he is a reliable player, something that Alonso and Eric Garcia weren’t able to accomplish last season despite Barcelona’s strong defensive showing overall. He is a strong defender who will attempt to control his own half of the field.
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