Iñigo Martínez resigns from Euro 2021 for "honesty" not being "100% physically or mentally"

Iñigo Martínez has been one of the absences of the call of the Spanish team for the Eurocup. The Basque counted for Luis Enrique, but, as the player himself explained in a statement through his social networks, he has decided to resign from the tournament for "honesty". Official statement. pic.twitter.com/W5OYpqUr04 – Iñigo Martinez (@InigoMartinez) May 24, 2021 The Athletic center-back has decided to say no to Spain after not being in the ideal physical point to attend the tournament to be held during the coming months of June and July . A decision that, as he assures, has been enormously difficult.Full statement by Iñigo Martínez These lines are very hard to write. The truth is that for some time I have not been 100% physically or mentally to compete at the maximum level of demand required by Athletic and National Team jerseys.After meditating deeply with my surroundings, I have come to the conclusion that out of honesty with these shirts and with myself, I must stop. Take a step to the side to disconnect, recharge the batteries and quickly recover the strength that has always accompanied me. A few days ago I already transferred this difficult decision to my club and the national team, since I have been fighting all season to the fullest for my club and for the purpose of participating in the Eurocup. I have left everything on the grass for this, but I believe that sincerity is the best for the National Team this difficult challenge that lies ahead. From home I will support it as one more and next season I will work to the maximum, as I have always done, to give reasons to the coach to count on me again in the big future events.