"It’s hard to say no"- Iñigo Martinez reveals why he left FC Barcelona for free originally appeared on The Sporting News FC Barcelona fans are feeling excited ahead of the new season with the squad they currently have. The new La Liga season begins on Friday, and Barcelona will play its opener on Saturday against Mallorca.

The veteran defender broke his contract with LaLiga champions Barcelona to move to the Saudi Pro League and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. He told Footboom: "I could have thought about it more if I had more time left on my contract. I was earning well at Barcelona and my family was happy.

F ormer Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez has shared his thoughts on his decision to join Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. The Spanish player admitted that it was a tough decision to take, as he was shifting his whole family to another country.