The website "Fichajes" revealed that Spanish defender Iñigo Martínez is increasingly pushing to return to Barcelona during the winter transfer window, after spending six months with Saudi club Al-Nassr. The player is seeking a loan move that would allow him to wear the Catalan club's jersey again and bring his experience to strengthen the defense.

The report explained that 34-year-old Martinez is confident in the possibility of completing his return, especially since coach Hans Flick welcomes reintegrating him to strengthen the defense, given the team's need for a highly experienced left-back. The player is pressuring Al-Nassr club to allow him to leave, emphasizing that his leadership and experience will be crucial in the decisive stage of the season.

The same source indicated that Barcelona is carefully considering the request, especially after Martínez showed outstanding performance last season by helping the team win the league title, the King’s Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup. The defender has played 17 matches this season with Al-Nassr and scored one goal. His contract runs until 2026, and he hopes to return on loan, while being prepared to extend his commitment by an additional year to ensure the deal goes through.

Barcelona's sports management is exploring the possibility of signing the player without significant expenditure, considering a loan as an ideal option to address the team's urgent need for a left-back while preserving the budget allocated for strengthening other positions. Flick believes that Martinez's return would provide an immediate solution to defensive stability issues, given his familiarity with the team's playing style and his ability to adapt quickly.

The report emphasizes that Martinez considers returning to Barcelona a top priority, as it represents both a tactical and psychological asset for the team, as well as an important value for him in the remaining stage of his career.