Iñigo Martínez is staying put…

The 33-year-old Spanish professional footballer has signed a contract extension at La Liga club FC Barcelona that is set to extend his stay at the club until at least the end of next season.

Barça said the centreback’s new deal had been agreed for some time, but they had to wait to make it official until the club’s issues around financial fair play had adequately eased.

Martínez signed with Barça in 2023 from Athletic Club but injury issues affected his game time.

He has established himself as a regular starter under Hansi Flick this season before suffering a hamstring injury in the Supercopa final last month.

The defender has made 33 appearances for the Catalan side in all competitions this season, scoring three goals.