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Barcelona tracks Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez's development

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Barcelona tracks Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez's development

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•Sergio Martinez scored on his La Liga debut for Racing Santander.
•Barcelona and Real Madrid are monitoring Martinez's progress.
•Both clubs attempted to sign him last season without success.
•Martinez has a €3 million release clause in his contract.
•Barcelona is tracking teammate Jorge Salinas but finds his clause too high.

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

What they're saying

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The 2026/27 La Liga season got underway this past weekend and one of the players who happened the catch the eye of fans was Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-old midfield ace scored...
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