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Iñigo Martínez Departs Barcelona on Free Transfer to Al-Nassr

The defender’s contract termination frees 14 million euros in wage space, allowing Barcelona to register its summer signings.

Overview

  • Barcelona and Martínez agreed to rescind his contract on August 9 to facilitate his free move.
  • He signed a two-year deal with Al-Nassr that features a release clause for departure after one season.
  • The termination generates roughly €14 million in annual wage relief, key to meeting LaLiga’s 1:1 fair play rule.
  • Martínez’s March renewal had pre-established terms enabling a free exit if a Saudi offer materialized.
  • The freed payroll space allows Barcelona to formally register summer acquisitions like Joan García and Nico Williams.