Jorge Salinas aims for Barcelona despite stalled transfer talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Jorge Salinas, a 19-year-old defender, remains committed to joining Barcelona amid slow negotiations with Racing Santander. The La Liga club is unwilling to meet the new €16 million release clause set by Racing, which has increased from €8 million. Salinas, who recently helped Spain win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, does not plan to force his exit from his childhood club. Talks about a potential transfer are expected to extend until the end of August.
- •Jorge Salinas has a €16 million release clause with Racing Santander.
- •Barcelona believes the asking price is too high for an unproven player.
- •Negotiations could last until the end of August.
- •Salinas recently won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
- •Barcelona has proposed loaning players to reduce costs.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Spanish prodigy with €16 million release clause remains determined to join Barcelona
"According to Gerard Romero, as relayed by SPORT, Jorge Salinas remains determined to join Barcelona despite negotiations slowing in recent weeks. The Catalan club are unwilling to meet Racing Santande...
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