Real Madrid and Barcelona show interest in Sergio Martinez after debut
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Real Madrid and Barcelona are closely watching 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez of Racing Santander. After making his La Liga debut on August 16, 2026, Martinez scored a notable goal against Villarreal. Previously, both Madrid and Barcelona attempted to sign him during the last winter transfer window. Despite their interest, Martinez opted to stay at Racing, where he is under contract until 2029 but has a release clause of €3 million. His recent performance has intensified focus from top clubs.
- •Sergio Martinez debuted in La Liga as a starter on August 16, 2026.
- •He scored a goal against Villarreal, reaching 126.7 km/h.
- •Real Madrid and Barcelona showed interest but he renewed with Racing until 2029.
- •Martinez has a €3 million release clause, making him a target for top teams.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid win race for 19-year-old midfield starlet ahead of Barcelona and Atletico – report
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid consider the signing of teenage midfield prodigy a ‘done deal’ – report
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid reluctant to pay La Liga midfield prospect’s €3 million release clause
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid, Barcelona tracking 19-year-old La Liga midfield talent – report
"Real Madrid may have made as many as six signings for the first team this season, but they are also focused on bringing in players for the future.Los Blancos already have talented youngsters like Thia...
"As reported earlier this week, Real Madrid are among the top clubs keeping a close eye on Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The Merengues have been tracking the 19-year-old midfielder since Jan...
"According to AS, Real Madrid are among the clubs closely following Racing Santander midfield starlet Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-old Spanish prospect also happens to be on the radars of Barcelona and ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:10 AMReal Madrid win race for 19-year-old midfield starlet ahead of Barcelona and Atletico – report
Real Madrid may have made as many as six signings for the first team this season, but they are also focused on bringing in players for the future.Los Blancos already have talented youngsters like Thia...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:10 PMReal Madrid consider the signing of teenage midfield prodigy a ‘done deal’ – report
As reported previously, Real Madrid have intensified their efforts to secure the signing of Racing Santander’s highly-rated midfielder Sergio Martinez, with the Spanish giants eager to wrap up a dea...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:40 PMReal Madrid reluctant to pay La Liga midfield prospect’s €3 million release clause
As reported earlier this week, Real Madrid are among the top clubs keeping a close eye on Racing Santander starlet Sergio Martinez.The Merengues have been tracking the 19-year-old midfielder since Jan...
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:55 PMReal Madrid, Barcelona tracking 19-year-old La Liga midfield talent – report
According to AS, Real Madrid are among the clubs closely following Racing Santander midfield starlet Sergio Martinez.The 19-year-old Spanish prospect also happens to be on the radars of Barcelona and ...
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