Barcelona close to reaching full agreement with new centre-back
Barcelona 'have almost everything agreed' with Inigo Martinez, report Relevo's Sergio Santos and Patxo De La Rica.
The defender has already agreed the contract duration and the salary with the Catalan club. Playing for Barcelona has always been his priority.
The player's entourage only want to make sure that the club will not be punished sportingly or financially amid the recent referee payment case.
Inigo Martinez is a left-footed centre-back – something Barca have missed since Clement Lenglet's and Samuel Umtiti's departures. The 31-year-old has recently produced a superb defensive performance against Blaugrana.
Martinez's contract with Athletic Club expires in the summer, so he would join us for free.
Source: Relevo