How has Hansi Flick reacted to news of Iñigo Martínez’s Barcelona departure? | OneFootball

An insight into the reaction of Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick to news of Iñigo Martínez’s imminent departure from the club has on Friday been provided.

The info comes courtesy of Diario Sport, and confirms that the German tactician has been left deeply affected by the move.

It is of course common knowledge across the world of football at this point that defender Iñigo is primed for an upcoming move to Saudi Arabia.

This comes with the 34-year-old seeking out one final pay day, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

Iñigo of course played a leading role at the heart of Barcelona’s backline this past season, acting as a crucial figure on and off the pitch alike.

In turn, it should come as little surprise to hear of Hansi Flick having been left in a state of shock by the sudden nature of the defender’s exit.

As per a report from Sport:

‘The departure of the man from Ondarroa is terrible news on a sporting level for a coach who is in love with him and who is now quite orphaned. It is a very hard blow, one of those that hurt Flick.’

Conor Laird – GSFN