Final week, there was loads of shock when it was revealed that Inigo Martinez could be leaving Barcelona to affix Al-Nassr. The veteran defender was anticipated to be a daily starter for the upcoming 2025-26 season, however in the long run, he opted to make a change late in his skilled profession.
And he has now opened up on the matter throughout an interview with Onda Vasca (by way of Diario AS). He said that it was the precise time for him to finish his Barcelona spell.
“It caught many individuals without warning. The followers favored me, I generated enthusiasm, however these days in soccer, issues change from someday to the following. On an financial stage, you may’t evaluate this league with any of the others.
“ my profession and what I’ve achieved, it was the best time to take this step. These trains move as soon as – in the event that they move in any respect, so it’s troublesome to say no. No one is ready to see these kind of contracts, after they suggest it to you you don’t even consider it.”
Martinez reveals Hansi Flick response to exit determination
Over the weekend, Barcelona president Joan Laporta hinted that Martinez’s exit was accepted by the membership because of the truth that it might vital assist with their monetary woes. He was solely on a one-year deal too, and curiously, the participant himself admitted that his determination might have been completely different had his state of affairs not been what it was. He additionally spoke on the second he knowledgeable Flick of his intention to depart.
“I’d have considered it. It’s not that I used to be a low-paid participant, we had been snug. It’s troublesome for the household to make this determination.
“I knew that (Hansi Flick) was going to know me given my state of affairs on the membership. I had one 12 months left on my contract, I’m 34 and these choices not often occur. It caught him without warning however after a few minutes, I might see that he was getting it. He felt sorry for me, he had loads of appreciation for me – it was mutual.”
Martinez additionally spoke about saying his goodbyes to his now-former Barcelona teammates.
“It was a really emotional farewell, I stored my composure, however inside I used to be fairly affected. The beginning was distinctive, and I’ll all the time be grateful to all of the Culés. In a short while I gained everybody’s affection.”