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Liverpool confirms agreement to sign midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Liverpool confirms agreement to sign midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional
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Liverpool has finalized an agreement to sign Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional, the club announced on July 21, 2026. The 17-year-old player was a standout at the CONMEBOL under-17 championship and will remain in Colombia for another season before joining Liverpool’s academy for the 2027/28 campaign. Liverpool reportedly secured Martinez for a fee around £750,000, with the club also set to receive a percentage of any future transfer fee. This acquisition comes as a notable coup given the interest from other clubs like Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.

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  • •Liverpool agrees to sign Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional.
  • •Deal valued at approximately £750,000.
  • •Martinez will stay in Colombia for one more season.
  • •He showcased talent at the CONMEBOL under-17 championship.
  • •Liverpool will have input on his development before he joins.
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  • 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool officially confirm agreement to sign midfielder; reported price tag is a steal
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Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign one of the most coveted young talents in South American football, as confirmed by the club on Tuesday afternoon.Scouts from the Merseyside giants had been keeping ...

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