Barcelona are planning to sell or rescind the contract of Inigo Martinez this summer, according to the latest reports coming out of the Catalan capital. Martinez arrived on a free from Athletic Club last summer, but has only been registered for one year.
The 32-year-old centre-back has performed well for the most part when called upon, but has been hampered by fitness issues. The fact of having to register Martinez again as a new signing, with a salary that comes to around €4m per year, means Martinez is likely to be casualty of the salary limit.
With Pau Cubarsi exploding onto the scene, Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia all potentially battling for a spot, Martinez may be a victim of being an expensive addition in a competitive backline. If Kounde or Araujo were to leave, that could change his situation, as Barcelona are pleased with his attitude and performances.