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Real Madrid confirms agreement to sign 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Real Madrid confirms agreement to sign 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez

Summary

Real Madrid has reached an agreement to sign 19-year-old midfielder Sergio Martinez from Racing Club. The deal, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, involves a payment of €3 million, with no loan agreement in place for the player to remain at his current club. This transfer adds to Real Madrid's busy summer, having acquired six new players, including defenders and forwards, as they aim to recover from two seasons without a major trophy. Coach Jose Mourinho previously stated the squad was complete, but this signing appears focused on the club's future midfield needs.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid signs Sergio Martinez for €3 million
•Martinez rejects offers from English, German, and Saudi clubs
•He will join Real Madrid immediately, not on loan
•This signing follows a summer of six new players for the team
•Real Madrid looks to improve after two trophyless seasons

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano confirms Real Madrid agreement for 19-year-old Spanish midfielder

What they're saying

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Real Madrid have had quite a busy 2026 summer transfer window in which they brought in up to six new players to significantly strengthen their team, as they look to put things right after having gone ...
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