"I didn't even dare to tell him I was leaving. I caught him on the plane, I think. For him, I was a key piece, and when I leave, the puzzle breaks a little,"
"I have a lot of affection for him, and it's mutual. I still have a relationship with him. He was the first one to take a chance on me when I arrived."
"Lamine isn't aware of the burden he carries, because he practically has to carry Barça on his shoulders. Let's hope he's not aware of that yet, because the day he realises it, I think it will weigh heavily on him. He has a good head on his shoulders and is quite controlled."
"If I hadn't wanted to go, I would have been the first to say so. Everything that has been circulated is rumours,"
Inigo Martinez departed Barcelona and signed with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia after a difficult decision. The exit strained a close relationship with coach Hansi Flick, whom Martinez regards with affection and credits for taking a chance on him. Martinez expressed a strong personal bond with teenage talent Lamine Yamal, describing a father-figure role and concern about the youngster carrying heavy responsibility for Barcelona. Martinez denied reluctance to represent the Spanish national team, acknowledged age may limit future involvement, and signalled readiness to step in if injuries create a need.
Read at Barca Universal
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