Fresh reports from Diario Sport have revealed that Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has been left deeply affected by the news of defender Iñigo Martínez’s impending departure.
Omo, this is painful — and it seems Flick didn’t see it coming at all.
From Barcelona to Saudi Arabia
It’s no longer a rumour — Iñigo Martínez is set to join Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr, the same club where Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays. The 34-year-old is reportedly chasing one final big payday before hanging up his boots.
For Barça fans, this one hurts even more because Iñigo was not just any squad player — he was a key figure at the heart of the defence last season, both on and off the pitch.
Flick ‘Orphaned’ by the Departure
According to Sport’s report, Flick has been described as “in love” with Iñigo’s style of play and leadership. Losing him now, especially so suddenly, is said to have left the coach feeling “orphaned” in his defensive plans.
Omo, imagine building your strategy around a player, then boom — he’s off to Saudi. That’s a tough blow for any manager.
A Hard Blow for Barcelona
The timing of the move has made things even more complicated for Barcelona. With the season preparations already underway, replacing a veteran with Iñigo’s experience won’t be easy.
Sport summed up Flick’s mood perfectly:
“The departure of the man from Ondarroa is terrible news on a sporting level for a coach who is in love with him and who is now quite orphaned. It is a very hard blow, one of those that hurt Flick.”
What’s Next?
As Iñigo Martínez prepares for life in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona will have to act fast in the transfer market to fill the gap. Fans are already speculating who could come in — and omo, with Saudi clubs offering massive wages, this might not be the last surprise exit we see.
