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Exploring the Sociedad-Athletic Rivalry in the Wake of Inigo Martinez's Transfer

Real Sociedad are keen to erase Inigo Martinez from their memory after the 26-year-old central defender signed for their Basque rivals, Athletic Bilbao, during the winter transfer window. The San Sebastian-based club released a statement inviting their fans to return Real Sociedad jerseys with Martinez's name on them. It has promised to replace each one for free as part of the club's "It's already history" campaign, per Diario AS.

In a similar spirit, Onati, a town of about 10,000 people in the Basque Country heartland, has "dismantled" its Inigo Martinez supporters club in a fit of pique.