Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has made a final decision to step away from the Spanish national team, preferring to focus entirely on his career with the Catalan club, quietly putting an end to his international appearances.

The Spanish newspaper "Marca" reported that Inigo decided at the beginning of the current season not to return to the national team, considering that rejoining poses a "physical risk" that could affect his stability at the club, especially since he is in the final stages of his football career.

The newspaper indicated that the veteran defender believes that his presence with the Spanish national team could threaten his chances of obtaining a new contract, which could be the last in his career, especially if he suffers from physical issues due to excessive participation.

The newspaper concluded that the Spanish defender admitted that his international period has come to an irreversible end, and he prefers to dedicate his full focus to Barcelona, striving to maintain his physical fitness and contribute to achieving more successes with the Catalan team.

Inigo was not called up to the Spanish national team for the upcoming international round at the beginning of next month.