Barcelona reach complete agreement with 31-year-old defender on a four-year deal

After failing to recruit Jules Kounde from Sevilla and Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, Barcelona have shifted their attention towards Athletic Club’s Inigo Martinez. The 31-year-old is on the last year of his contract.

According to SPORT, the deal has progressed quickly, and Barcelona have already reached an agreement with Inigo Martinez over the personal terms of his contract, should the move go through this summer.

It will be a four-year deal, lasting until 2026. However, the difficult part is reaching an agreement with Athletic.

Radio MARCA report that they want Barcelona to shell out 60 million Euros for the Spaniard, and are willing to accept it in two instalments. This is especially surprising since Athletic risk losing Martinez on a free transfer next year.

Barcelona want to tie up this signing quickly, and are expected to make an official offer this week.