Top Talent Back With National Team’s U17s After Liverpool Move

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Christian Alvarenga/Getty Images Liverpool’s young signing Samuel Martinez is back in Colombia, training with the Under-17 national team ahead of friendly games. Martinez, 17, has caught the eye with his performances at youth level in his native Colombia, where he was on the books at Atletico Nacional.

Martinez capped off an impressive tournament by scoring in Colombia’s final three matches, including the final against Argentina, helping his side lift the trophy. Season Position 2025-26 5th 2024–25 1st 2023–24 3rd 2022–23 5th 2021–22 2nd Liverpool F.C.’s last five league finishes According to Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra, Martinez is already back in Colombia, training with the Under-17 national team ahead of their friendlies.

Liverpool will now rely on Atletico Nacional to oversee the final stage of Martinez’s development before he makes the move to Merseyside. It remains to be seen how long Liverpool intend to keep the midfielder within their youth set-up, though Rio Ngumoha’s rapid progress is likely to have caught Martinez’s attention.