Iñigo Martínez Joins Athletic Club’s La Gabarra Celebration

Iñigo Martínez, now with FC Barcelona, will be present at the celebration of Athletic Club’s Copa del Rey victory aboard La Gabarra. Although not aboard the champions’ boat, the defender will join the festivities escorting the famous vessel along the Bilbao estuary. Despite his move to Barcelona this summer, Martínez maintains ties to his hometown, being an Athletic Club member and having his boat moored in Getxo. After training with Barcelona in the morning, Martínez traveled to the Basque Country and is expected to return to Barcelona later in the evening.

Having spent six seasons in Bilbao after leaving Real Sociedad, Martínez became a key player for Athletic Club. However, his departure from the club was met with mixed reactions from the fans. When he returned to his former stadium last March, he faced jeers from the crowd every time he touched the ball.