Barcelona management rejected an offer for Inigo Martinez last week.
The veteran defender was expected to leave Barca over the summer.
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However, management performed a U-turn, insisting Inigo was a required player this season.
So much so, that Barca rejected a €5m offer from the Middle East last week for the defender, says Marca.
Martinez could yet win a contract extension this season on his current performance-based deal.