Barcelona tracks Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez's development

The 2026/27 La Liga season began this past weekend, with Sergio Martinez, a 19-year-old midfielder from Racing Santander, impressing in his debut. He scored a notable goal against Villarreal, drawing attention from several major clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. Both clubs previously sought to acquire Martinez but were unsuccessful last season. He has a €3 million release clause in his contract, which runs until 2029, making him an attractive target. Barcelona is also monitoring his teammate, Jorge Salinas, though they are unwilling to meet Salinas' €16 million release clause.

• 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona among clubs tracking La Liga prospect with €3 million release clause