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Say hola to the Saudi Pro League, Martínez!
The Saudi football silly season has been in full-swing since the Knights of Najd decided to extend Ronaldo’s contract until 2027.
Following Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez’ transfer to Al-Hilal on Saturday, August 9, Al Nassr has acquired a new player.
The yellow and blue team is once again dominating the headlines as Iñigo Martínez signs with Al Nassr.
Not only did the KAFD-backed team welcome Barcelona F.C’s former center-back Iñigo Martínez, they have already given him a position on the starting squad.
Martínez was operating as a free agent allowing SPL to sign him without a hefty transfer fee.
Iñigo Martínez signs with Al Nassr 2025
Iñigo Martínez is a Spanish centre-back known for his grit and big-game presence. He broke through at 20 with Real Sociedad, playing 238 games and netting 17 goals before a €32 million move to rivals Athletic Bilbao in 2018, where he won the Supercopa de España and reached two Copa del Rey finals.
In 2023, he joined Barcelona and helped secure a domestic treble in the 2024–25 season. A Spain international since 2013, Martínez has built a career on consistency, passion, and clutch performances.
Iñigo Martínez signs with Al Nassr 2025 location
The 34-year old signed with Al Nassr in Riyadh and was immediately flown to Spain as one of the starting 11 for a friendly match against Almeria.
Iñigo Martínez signs with Al Nassr 2025 date
Martínez signed his contract on Sunday, August 10.
Iñigo Martínez signs with Al Nassr 2025 contract duration
The Spanish center-forward will be playing for the Saudi Pro League team until 2026.
Football action in the Kingdom
Football is a huge part of the Kingdom’s culture, with Riyadh Season hosting the Italian Super Cup in January 2025. The Saudi World Cup bid managed to achieve the highest-ever score and was announced as the official FIFA World Cup host for 2034. The Kingdom is also set to host the Asian leg of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Al Kholood has also made history as the first-ever foreign-owned SPL team in the league.
Until 2026, @alnassrfc_en.
