Barcelona advances negotiations for defender Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Barcelona is making progress in negotiating the transfer of 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander. The young left-back, who played a key role in helping his club earn promotion to La Liga this past season, is valued at around €16 million. Barcelona seeks a direct agreement instead of paying his full release clause, with discussions focusing on a structured deal that may allow Salinas to remain on loan at Racing for another season. Both clubs are exploring various arrangements including potential player swaps and performance-related bonuses as negotiations continue.
- •Jorge Salinas impressed in 33 league matches for Racing Santander.
- •Salinas contributed seven assists last season, showcasing his attacking abilities.
- •Barcelona is prioritizing a loan option for Salinas after the transfer.
- •Negotiations are ongoing, focusing on avoiding immediate full clause payment.
- •Atletico Madrid is also interested but Barcelona is currently leading in talks.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona leading Atletico Madrid in the race to sign 19-year-old Spanish defender
"As reported by SPORT, Barcelona are making progress in their efforts to sign highly-rated young defender Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander.The 19-year-old left-back has emerged as one of the standou...
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