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Posted on July 20, 2026 6:00 pm | Updated on July 20, 2026 1:21 pm Liverpool have agreed to sign Samuel Martinez, securing one of Colombia’s brightest young talents.
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Samuel Martinez to Liverpool is now very close to becoming official. The Reds have won the race for one of Colombia’s brightest young players. Several top European clubs wanted him too. Now the teenager is set to begin the next stage of his career with the Premier League champions.
Reds beat top clubs to exciting youngster
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign teenage midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional. As reported by The Athletic, the Premier League side have reached an agreement after beating several European clubs in the race for his signature. The transfer is worth around £750,000, with extra payments based on future performances. Atletico Nacional will also receive a percentage of any future transfer fee if Martinez is sold later. The young midfielder will stay with his current club until he turns 18 before completing his move to England.
As reported by Football365, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund were among the clubs that also wanted Martinez. Even with strong competition, Liverpool managed to convince the player that Anfield was the right place for his future. The report also says the Colombian will sign a five-year contract once he is old enough to complete the transfer. The Merseyside club have watched Martinez for a long time. Their scouts have followed his progress closely. They believe he has the skill, vision and calmness on the ball needed to grow into a top midfielder.
Medical completed before official announcement
The move has now reached its final steps. As reported by the Evening Standard, Martinez travelled to England with his family to complete his medical before signing the necessary documents. The club are now expected to make the transfer official once all paperwork and the medical has been completed.
As posted on the official Liverpool FC website, an agreement has been reached for the Colombian youngster. The update also confirms that Martinez will remain at Atletico Nacional for now. He will continue playing and developing there before joining Liverpool after his eighteenth birthday.
This plan gives him more time to play senior football in Colombia. It also allows him to gain more experience before moving to England. Liverpool have used the same method with several young players in recent years. The club believe this approach helps talented youngsters settle better when they finally arrive.
A long-term plan for the future
Martinez is widely seen as one of the best young footballers in Colombia. Liverpool believe he has the qualities needed to become an important player in the future. The Reds continue to invest in young talent while also improving the first team. Finding promising players early has become an important part of the club’s transfer strategy.
Supporters may have to wait before seeing Martinez at Anfield. Even so, there is already plenty of excitement around the move. Beating Barcelona and other top clubs shows how highly the Premier League side wants the teenager. It also shows the club’s confidence in his future.
Author’s Opinion
Samuel Martinez looks like a smart signing for the future. Liverpool are not rushing his progress. Letting him continue his development in Colombia could help him arrive stronger and more prepared. If everything goes well, this transfer may prove to be another excellent long-term decision by the Reds.
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