Inigo Martinez has reportedly given the go ahead for his transfer to Barca

Centre-back Inigo Martinez's contract with Athletic expires on 30th June 2023. After that date, he will be free and his suitors will be looking for him. Among them are FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

To try to keep him, Athletic will make him a renewal offer, although it will be a low one. The 'Lions' are not willing to break the bankf for the player. The 'Cules' and the 'Colchoneros' are rubbing their hands together and will be fighting to land the Spaniard.

'Relevo' assures that the best positioned to sign Inigo Martinez are the Catalan giants, as the player is determined to become a Barça player. In recent weeks, progress has been made between the club and the player.

Inigo Martinez has said "yes" to Barca. He would have already agreed his salary with the Catalan club as well as the years of his contract. The problem? The economic instability that Barcelona are currently experiencing.

The aforementioned source points out that the 'Negreira affaire' has had a negative influence on Inigo Martinez's landing. Barcelona are Inigo Martinez's preferred option and the player also has the approval of Xavi, who is waiting for the uncertainty to end so that he can welcome him. 'Relevo' stresses that, for whatever may happen, the player has other alternatives. His future is still to be decided.