Barcelona must find a suitable replacement for the sudden departure of Iñigo Martínez.
Despite Barcelona seemingly done exploring the market in the summer transfer window, a recent significant outgoing could see the Catalans look for a dream reinforcement.
Iñigo Martínez looked set to lead Barcelona’s defense during 2025–26, then, out of nowhere, he left the club on a free transfer to join Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League less than two weeks before Barcelona’s La Liga season debut.
It’s a massive blow to Barcelona’s back line considering Martínez emerged as the leader of Hansi Flick’s high defensive line and as the perfect partner to nurture the young and emerging Pau Cubarsí.
The plan all summer was to let go of a center back given the vast number of alternatives at the position. But Martínez leaving Barcelona was not seen as part of that plan. Now, despite the wealth of options, Barcelona’s defense could take as step-back next season.
