Liverpool beat Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund to deal for 17-year-old South American talent

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FSG would be crazy to keep Arne Slot if Liverpool lose to Brentford… right? 13 Premier League defeats would be more than Brendan Rodgers’ last full season!!Credit: Winslow Townson/Getty Images Liverpool agree deal for Samuel MartinezJournalist Matteo Moretto broke the news on Friday afternoon via X/Twitter.It is understood that the likes of FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund were interested in the teenager, but Liverpool have won the race.However, he will not sign the mooted five-year contract with the Merseyside outfit until he turns 18.Moretto explained: “Samuel Martinez, the young Colombian prospect of Atlético Nacional, will become a new player for Liverpool.

“When the attacking midfielder turns 18, he will sign a five-year contract with Liverpool. Liverpool has outbid other major European clubs such as Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.

You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Who is incoming Liverpool player Samuel Martinez?As mentioned, Martinez is currently on the books of Colombian outfit Atletico Nacional.He is part of their U20 set-up and has also received a call-up to the Colombia U17 team.Martinez made his international debut in April and has so far notched six appearances at youth level for his country.The 17-year-old is an attacking midfielder by trade but can also play in a slightly deeper midfield role.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox