Barcelona is reportedly closing in on Athletic Club’s Inigo Martinez as their target for a left-footed centre-back in the summer transfer window, with negotiations on the contract being finalized. Martinez’s wife is said to be searching for houses in Barcelona.
Athletic Club’s Inigo Martinez is the subject of intense speculation as Barcelona reportedly target the centre-back for a summer transfer. The 31-year-old’s contract is set to expire in a few months, and he has given no indication of renewing with the Basque club. Instead, it appears that Martinez has set his sights on joining the ranks of the Catalan giants.
According to recent reports, negotiations between Martinez and Barcelona have progressed significantly, with the player’s salary and contract length already agreed upon. The finer details of the contract are still being ironed out, but many expect the deal to be completed in the near future.
Adding fuel to the fire, respected Barcelona insider Gerard Romero has suggested that Martinez’s wife is already in the Catalan capital searching for properties in the surrounding areas, a strong indication that a move is indeed in the works.