Exclusive: Was Iñigo Martinez's departure a hasty move? And how will Flick manage his defensive system next season!

Exclusive Interview

Will the departure of the Basque affect Barcelona?

Exclusive: Was Iñigo Martinez's departure a hasty move? And how will Flick manage his defensive system next season!

Al-Nassr has succeeded in snatching one of Barcelona's most important defensive players, and although the Catalan club's fans did not want to believe the news when it was circulated by the media, in the end it was true and was announced. The Saudi club did not face any difficulty in negotiating with the Spanish club or the player's representatives, despite the fact that his contract with Barcelona was until 2027.

To learn more about this deal and hear expert opinions on Barcelona's current transfer market situation, FootAfrica conducted an exclusive interview with Egyptian journalist Abdelrahman Shiref, who works as a sports journalist for the Al-Ashera website, which specializes in African and international football news.

Q: In your opinion, did Iñigo Martínez's move to Al-Nassr come at the right time for both parties, or at 34, could he have contributed more to Barcelona?

Abdelrahman Shiref (on the right)

Q: Do you think Hansi Flick can compensate for the departure of the experienced Iñigo, especially since he was the cornerstone of the offside trap Flick relied on last season?

From the medical room to the mic 🩺🎙️
Iñigo Martínez opens up about his goals, vision, and more for #AlNassr 💛 pic.twitter.com/2L7x8KsRO2

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