Samuel Martinez to sign for Liverpool
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Liverpool are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring Colombian talent Samuel Martinez to the club. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring Colombian talent Samuel Martinez to Liverpool.Reliable Italian reporter Matteo Moretto has revealed that Liverpool will spend around one million euros to bring the Atletico Nacional prospect to the club.Currently 17-years-old, Moretto has asserted he will join the Anfield club on a five-year deal once he turns 18 in April 2027:“Samuel Martinez, the young Colombian prospect of Atlético Nacional, will become a new player for Liverpool.
The parties are finalizing the documentation to close the negotiation.”“The deal will be closed for around one million euros, and the Colombian club reserves % of a future sale. When the attacking midfielder turns 18, he will sign a five-year contract with Liverpool.”Martinez operates as an attacking midfielder, comfortable playing as a classic number 10 or out wide on the wing.The teenager is right-footed and has earned the nickname “the Jewel of Tuluá” and has even been compared to Brazilian legend Kaka.
His 1.84m frame gives him an advantage in midfield battles that most players his age lack.It’s added that Liverpool beat the likes of Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund to sign the talent:“Liverpool has outbid other major European clubs such as Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund,” Moretto added.Martinez was part of Colombia team that made history by winning the CONMEBOL U-17 Championship, defeating Argentina 4-0 in the final during April.This was only Colombia’s second ever U-17 continental title and their first since 1993. The victory ended a 15-tournament streak of titles shared between Argentina and Brazil.Samuel Martínez, joven promesa colombiana del Atlético Nacional, se convertirá en nuevo jugador del Liverpool.Las partes están terminando la documentación para cerrar la negociación.El acuerdo se cerrará por alrededor de un millón de euros, y el club colombiano se reserva %…— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) May 22, 2026 Samuel Martinez