Sky Sports confirms new Liverpool signing on five-year deal
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Sky Sports have confirmed that a new Liverpool signing will sign on a five-year deal ahead of the summer window. Image Credits: Imago ImagesThe summer transfer window hasn’t even officially opened yet, but things are already starting to heat up around Liverpool as they circle a number of exciting attacking talents.The Reds have been strongly linked with 16-year-old Hertha BSC wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn, with reports in Germany suggesting “concrete” talks have already taken place over a potential move.However, as highlighted by the BBC, post-Brexit regulations mean Liverpool would not actually be able to complete a deal for the teenager this summer.At the same time, Liverpool is also battling Paris Saint-Germain and other European giants for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Samuel Martínez to Liverpool is a done deal, with only the formalities left.It was widely reported last week that Liverpool have all but completed the deal for the 17-year-old currently with Atletico Nacional in Colombia.However, Plettenberg also added that he will sign a five-year deal at the club and will spend time in-between the u19 and u21 sides:“Samuel Martínez to Liverpool is a done deal, as reported. Next steps: visa process and trip to England for medical examinations,” he wrote on X.“Afterwards, he will sign a five-year contract.
The general plan – depending on wildcard regulations – is for him to join first-team pre-season from next summer onwards, with his first year planned between Liverpool U21 and the U19 Youth League.”That pathway mirrors how the club have integrated several recent signings, easing them into life at Kirkby before exposing them to senior footballWhile fans may have to wait a little while to see him in competitive action, the club clearly view him as a key part of their next-generation squad building.🚨🛩️ Samuel Martínez to Liverpool is a done deal, as reported. Afterwards, he will sign a five-year contract. #LFCThe general plan – depending on wildcard regulations – is for him to join first-team… pic.twitter.com/oiR1479pib— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 25, 2026 Samuel Martinez Sky Sports