In a heavy surprise, special sources revealed to the 'Al-Rabiaa Sports' channel that the veteran Spanish star Javi Martinez is very close to joining one of the clubs in the Iraqi Stars League during the ongoing summer transfer window.

Javi Martinez is considered one of the most decorated Spanish players in the last two decades, holding a golden record filled with championships, having won the 2010 World Cup with the Spanish national team, two UEFA Champions League titles with Bayern Munich, and nine Bundesliga titles with the Bavarians.

The 36-year-old player is still maintaining his physical readiness according to sources, and he has expressed a strong desire to take on a new challenge within the Arab leagues, specifically in Iraq, in a move that could mark the beginning of a wave of significant signings for Iraqi league clubs with international stars.

If the deal is completed, Javi Martinez will be one of the most prominent names to have worn the jerseys of Iraqi clubs throughout history, and a major attraction for fans, media, and even other foreign players.

As of now, the identity of the Iraqi club that is close to officially signing him has not been announced, but speculation suggests that clubs with continental ambitions may be behind this deal, especially the teams preparing to participate in the AFC Champions League or the Arab Club Championship.

In conclusion, the success of this deal could represent a turning point in marketing the Iraqi league, pushing it into a new phase of football openness, and technical and administrative professionalism, especially with the recent trend of several clubs thinking outside the box and bringing in global names to raise the competitive level of the league.