Liverpool and Chelsea lock horns for Colombian attacker

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Liverpool and Chelsea have officially joined the race for Colombian standout Samuel Martinez as he gears up for a high-stakes final in the Sudamericano U17 tournament. Scouts track the Colombian playmaker during continental success Representatives from Liverpool and Chelsea watched Martinez closely as he pulled the strings against Brazil, proving he can handle the big stage.

He hasn’t found the net in the championship yet, but his tactical vision and long-range shooting have already earned him comparisons to stars like Dominik Szoboszlai. Standing 1.84 metres tall and favouring his right foot, he brings a physical presence to midfield battles that most players his age lack.

He would likely start in the youth ranks, but the coaching setups at both clubs would give him the perfect environment to sharpen his technical game. Chelsea are still in a building phase, and adding a high-ceiling attacker like Martinez is the perfect answer to their current project.