Inigo Martinez announces his departure from Athletic, next destination: Barca

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Inigo Martinez is set to join Barcelona. EFE

Inigo Martinez posted a video on his social networks in which he said goodbye to the Athletic Club fans. The centre-back, whose contract expires on 30th June, will sign for Barcelona.

Inigo Martinez will, barring any surprises, be a Barcelona player next season. The centre-back announced on social media that he is leaving Athletic Club after not renewing his contract.

"Hello everyone. You know that I have always left absolutely everything I have on the pitch for this crest, for my teammates and for you. It's not easy to leave my homeland, my roots and those of my family", began the defender's video.

"Bizkaia is and will always be our home. It has been a pleasure to defend this crest. See you soon," said the centre-back. "The time has come to focus on a new sporting challenge. Since my arrival, you have made me feel like one of you", he added.

Inigo Martinez, in this way, is free after rejecting the renewal offer, as Athletic Club posted on their social networks.