Liverpool Secure Colombian Talent Samuel Martinez

Liverpool has reached an agreement with Atlético Nacional to sign 17-year-old midfielder Samuel Martinez. The player is set to join the club in 2027, once he turns 18.

🚨 Exclusive: Samuel Martínez (17) is on the verge of becoming a new Liverpool player. An agreement has been reached for him to become the club's new talent for $1 million and sign a five-year contract. Documentation is advancing after outbidding other European giants 🇨🇴🔴…

Liverpool will pay $1 million for the player, with a clause in the agreement stipulating that Atlético Nacional will receive a percentage of any future sale. Martinez will sign a five-year contract with Liverpool.

🇨🇴 Samuel Martinez averaged 7.23 dribbles per 90 minutes at the U17 CONMEBOL and completed 62.5% of his attempts. He also averaged 3.25 progressive runs per 90 - the 2nd highest among midfielders. He’s a brilliant ball carrier. Works a ton off the ball, too. And covers a lot…

Samuel is considered one of the biggest talents of his generation in South America. He was pursued by several European giants, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Borussia Dortmund.

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