Hansi Flick urges clubs to register Inigo Martinez as option for season opener against Valencia. German coach Hansi Flick has urged the club to speed up the registration of Inigo Martinez. With the 33-year-old centre-back available for Saturday’s season opener against Valencia, Relevo sport reported on Thursday.
Barcelona signed former Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo on a two-year deal last summer. But salary cap restrictions meant the Blaugrana only registered him for last season. With a decision on the 33-year-old’s future expected this summer. UFABET
Flick is reportedly pleased with Inigo’s performances during pre-season friendlies. With the German urging the club to register the player with La Liga as an option for Saturday’s season-opener against Valencia at the Mestalla.
Barcelona will be without Ronald Araujo, who underwent surgery on a hamstring injury and is set to be out for four month. While Eric Garcia and Pau Gubarsi will finish their Spain international duties. After Friday’s Olympic football gold medal match.
Therefore, Flick is left with only Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde and Mikhail Fai as options at centre-back. While Inigo and Clement Lenglet are yet to be registered with La Liga.
New Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has urged the club to sign players capable of winning matches.