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Al-Nassr confirm signing of Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez

Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr have signed Spain international Inigo Martinez on a free transfer following his departure from Barcelona.

The 34-year-old has agreed a deal running until 2026, becoming the club’s second major signing of the summer after Portuguese forward Joao Felix joined from Chelsea.

Martinez, who helped Barcelona secure a domestic treble last season, began his career at Real Sociedad before moving to Athletic Bilbao in 2018.

He joined Barcelona in 2023 and has made 21 appearances for Spain.

Al-Nassr, who recently extended Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract by two years, will face Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final on 19 August.