Inigo Martinez: It s hard to decide to leave Barcelona, ​​he was stunned when he told Frick

Hupu September 2nd News Inigo Martinez analyzed the current situation of Barcelona in an interview with 'Jijantes' and explained some details of his departure to reporters. The centre-back admitted that when he told Frick his decision, the latter could not believe it.

Details of leaving Barcelona

"I have never said this before, and the conversation with Frick was conducted next to an emergency exit, which is where you go to the bathroom and the staff prepare you coffee.... And suddenly, we stood and talked about the situation at that time, the coach was stunned and he didn't expect it. The translator was also present, and I explained to the three of them that the matter was not completely settled, but I don't think the offer could be rejected, and although I was doing well in Barcelona, ​​I needed to go this way. It was difficult to make this decision within a few days, and I couldn't sleep during the preseason in Japan and Korea. Leaving such a person I'm a It is hard to just feel loved, and when a person is doing so well, it is difficult to make a decision. I thank the club for the convenience it provides after I make a decision. "

For Inigo, it was an ideal time to leave the club: "I understand all people who may be critical, but have to put themselves in my shoes: at my age, and after a glorious season, it is time for me to take a step back in a decent position and leave here to experience other experiences I long for." The defender admitted that if Barcelona offered a contract that lasted longer, he would weigh the decision more carefully. "It's complicated to answer this question. But it's true that seeing myself at 34 and ending up with 35, there's no guarantee at Barcelona... Then of course, it's hard to refuse if a two-year contract is in front of you. I know that to stay in Barcelona for another year, I have to keep the same level, but it's not easy: the injury situation has to help you, and last season was the best season of my 15-year career. I know it would be complicated to repeat such performance."

Relationship with young people

"Although the locker room is very young, I feel like I'm one of them, and I really like going there every day, I'll try to help them, which is important in an inexperienced locker room, but it's also very often with young people."

In addition, he also praised Spanish central defender Kubasi: "No, it's impossible. I couldn't reach Kubasi's level at the age of 17. I swear to you, at that age I didn't have the mentality of him. He has the kind of traits that few people have. Will he miss me? It's mutual, it's very difficult to say goodbye to the players, and it's the hardest place I have to say goodbye to the players. Seeing their faces will be worthy of my eternal memory. Remember. "

Offside Trap

" There is no time spent in this regard, but it is more about mastering what the coach asks for you. But indeed, after the game, I often can't sleep: I have to drink coffee to keep myself excited, and always pay attention to my opponent and defense... resulting in me not being able to sleep all night. This is a system that you have to be very fine."

The defender admitted that at the end of the season, the opponent had already begun to figure out this routine. "We had already tasted the pain at the end of last season, and they understood our routine more, but if you do it well, it will benefit you more than the trouble. The defense has to communicate more, and I do it from the bottom of my heart. The other defenders are not very talkative, but I think Kubasi will gradually gain experience. It's simply amazing, he has the potential to be one of the best central defenders, but there are others: Araujo has enough personality, Christensen is a very great player, and Eric Garcia, I'm right This line of defense is full of confidence. "

Barcelona's start of the season

"Vallecano is always hard to play, they study tactics very thoroughly, they will fight to the limit, and it is always difficult to win there. Vallecano can beat any team. What Frick says? I don't know if something is happening in the locker room, but I know there is a limit to Frick's joke. When he doesn't like something, he will say it directly inside and not hide it, which is good for all players. 1 The warning is usually not bad. In Barcelona, ​​you will be pointed at by people if there is a slight mistake. Some people, when the team is going well, start to penetrate from all aspects to destabilize. But the locker room is handled quite well, and everyone is very clear-headed. "

" It is important to avoid being too concerned and focus on your own affairs. The atmosphere of the Barcelona fan is like a roller coaster. When things are not going well, doubts start to appear, but the team lineup can win more championships. Things that will make you win, last game Ji has seen it, just hold on at the trough. At that time, it can be seen that this Barcelona has a united locker room. "

Yamar

"As a player, Yamal is extraordinary. He always smiles, he doesn't care, you can put pressure on him, and being with him is constantly going back and forth. On the court, to stop him, he must 'please' out of the game, but it's difficult. He is extremely smart, he can laugh, pass the ball, and then attack you again."