Iñigo Martínez, a 34-year-old Spanish center-back for Al-Nassr and former FC Barcelona player, spoke about the possibility of returning to Barça in January. When asked about this possibility, Martínez responded with laughter and said it is impossible for Laporta to spend so much money. He also mentioned that he is very comfortable where he is, adding that he misses Barcelona. He described it as his best professional year, where he learned what it was like to live the 'culé' feeling.
Martínez also stated that he has to watch from afar and will not be able to be there because his team plays the next day. His neighbor in Riyadh, João Cancelo, talked to him about the possibility of returning to Barça. Martínez, who has 21 caps for Spain, joined the Saudi club in August 2025 on a contract that expires in June 2026. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 13 appearances and scored 1 goal in the Saudi Pro League. His market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €4.50m.
