Barcelona are confident of being able to register Inigo Martinez after agreeing to sign the Athletic Bilbao central defender on a two-year deal.
The experienced 31-year-old is out of contract in Bilbao at the end of the season and according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have already agreed a deal with Martinez but are waiting to receive the green light from La Liga as to whether the Spaniard can be registered to play next season.
Barcelona are confident to get La Liga’s green light also for Iñigo Martínez deal to be registered very soon, as for Gavi new contract & more. 🔵🔴⏳ #FCB
Iñigo has already completed medicals weeks ago and he has agreed a two year deal valid until June 2025. pic.twitter.com/ayqbgyuhLt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 15, 2023
Cash-strapped Barcelona are tightly constrained to La Liga’s internal financial regulations and whilst remaining approximately $1.25b in debt, the Catalans must convince the Spanish Football Federation they can afford the Spanish international’s services for the forthcoming season.
Publically, Barcelona remain confident that they can register the Basque Country-born defender, who brings a wealth of experience to the Nou Camp after making over 350 La Liga appearances during spells for Athletic Bilbao and former club Real Sociedad.
