Barcelona star terminates contract and set to join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in shock transfer

After journalist Matteo Moretto reported that Inigo Martinez is close to leaving Barcelona and that Al-Nassr were in talks to sign him, Fabrizio Romano states that the Saudi Pro League team have agreed to sign the centre-back. He adds that the 34-year-old will terminate his Blaugrana contract with immediate effect and join as a free agent.

The former Spain international has been an important player for Barcelona since signing from Athletic Bilbao in 2023. He has played 71 times for the club, 46 of which came last season as the veteran was a regular in Flick's team. But now, he is off to link up with Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo in a lucrative move.

Romano adds that Martinez will sign a deal until the summer of 2026, and there is an option to extend a further 12 months. Reports suggest that he will join for nearly €8 million and will say goodbye to his Barcelona team-mates this week.

The former Real Sociedad star, who helped Barcelona win a La Liga and Copa del Rey double last season, could make his Al-Nassr debut in their Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Ittihad on August 19.