Inigo Martinez-FC Barcelona's unsung hero of the new campaign
- FC Barcelona's defensive success this season has had a crucial contribution from star defender Inigo Martinez.
- Inigo has been FC Barcelona's unsung hero of the new campaign, leading the team on and off the field.
FC Barcelona has been to a dominating start in the new La Liga campaign, winning all of their games so far. With the complete 15 points from the five fixtures so far, the Blaugrana club finds itself clear ahead of Madrid Rivals by 4 points. While most of the Catalan club stars have been significant in one aspect or the other, there has been one man leading Barca without an armband.
Inigo Martinez-FC Barcelona's unsung hero of the new campaign
Since his signing in July 2023, Inigo Martinez has always stood out on every opportunity the Catalan club presented to him. However, with star defenders like Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde being available for FC Barcelona's 2023/24 season roster, the 33-year-old veteran star neither got the credit nor the opportunity to showcase more of his display.
In fact, given the player's utility, many clubs had approached FC Barcelona for a potential move for Inigo, but Hansi Flick's decision and faith in the Spanish veteran have kept him at the club. Considering the injuries of the club's warrior defender Ronald Araujo and the raw experience of 17-year-old Pau Cubarsi, Flick intended to restrict him at the club, and things have worked very well in his presence so far.
Not to forget, the new in, Hansi Flick, was the one who prioritized Martinez's registration, and the 33-year-old has repaid the faith of the manager. Delivering key performances, one after the other, at the heart of the Blaugrana backline, alongside young Cubarsi, the duo has performed very well, with the club having conceded just 4 goals this season.
According to reports from Diario SPORT, Iñigo Martinez has been Barcelona's 'captain without an armband.' Despite not being an authenticated armband holder, the veteran defender constantly guides and advises the young players on and off the pitch. Having played the entire minutes for the club this season, Inigo has been a wall in Barca's defense, making Flick delighted with the center-back.
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Considering Inigo's latest heroics for FC Barcelona this season so far, it looks certain that the club will renew his contract, which expires next summer. As per reports, Martinez will be automatically renewed if he plays more than 45 minutes for 60% of this season's matches with Barcelona. Barca fans would hope that the star defender continues this way, being a great component of Barca's success in the season ahead.
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