Barcelona Rule Out January Return for Íñigo Martínez

Overview

• Rumors of a January reunion surfaced via social media posts and transfer-site reports claiming Martínez wants to go back to Barcelona.
• SPORT, echoed by multiple outlets, says there is no chance of a winter comeback for the defender.
• Martínez left for Al-Nassr on a lucrative deal in the summer, and it is uncertain whether the Saudi club would sanction a short-term exit.
• Barcelona remain over their salary limit, raising doubts they could register the player even without a transfer fee.
• The club is prioritizing a left-footed centre-back in summer 2026, with Nico Schlotterbeck cited, while staff express confidence in Ronald Araújo and Hansi Flick continues to rely on internal defensive adjustments.