Liverpool signs young talent Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Liverpool has agreed to a deal for 17-year-old Colombian playmaker Samuel Martinez, who will join the club next summer once he turns 18. Martinez was reported to have undergone a medical in England over the weekend. Liverpool aims to integrate him into their first team after he shows promise at the youth levels. The club faced competition from Bayern Munich for his signature, with German reports dubbing him 'the new Kaka' due to his skill set. Liverpool has recently established itself as a key destination for young talents.
- •Samuel Martinez joins Liverpool from Atletico Nacional next summer.
- •He will transition to the first team after youth development.
- •Bayern Munich were also interested in Martinez.
- •The player has been labeled 'the new Kaka' by some reports.
- •Liverpool continues to attract emerging talents globally.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Good news as Liverpool beat Bayern Munich to sign "new Kaka"
"Liverpool has become a top destination for emerging young talents from all over the world. Rio Ngumoha is showing exactly what kind of pathway exists for the best young British prospects - set for a k...
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