Liverpool ‘advancing in the final documentation’ to complete $1m deal

Liverpool have reached an settlement to signal Colombian prodigy Samuel Martinez from Atlético Nacional, with only some particulars remaining for the deal to be sealed.

The Reds are well-known for fostering younger expertise, providing a transparent pathway for his or her finest youth stars into the primary crew. Rio Ngumoha’s rise to stardom this season is the most recent function on a protracted record of gamers to star within the first crew after that includes within the academy.

Now, with reviews pouring in from the highest journalists in soccer, it appears to be like as if Liverpool will signal him quickly.

Trusted Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra broke the information first, taking to X to share Liverpool’s newest switch transfer.

Sierra reviews: “Samuel Martínez is just some particulars away from turning into a brand new Liverpool participant. They reached an settlement for him to turn into the brand new expertise of the ‘Reds’ for 1M$ and signal for five years.

“They’re advancing within the last documentation after outbidding different European giants The Colombian will keep at Nationwide Athletic till he reaches the age of majority. The ‘verdolaga’ will retain % of future sale.”

? Unique: Samuel Martínez (17) is near being a brand new #Liverpool participant. They reached an settlement for him to turn into the brand new expertise of the ‘reds’ for $1M and signal for five years. They’re advancing within the last documentation after surpassing different giants in Europe???… pic.twitter.com/EE5gfU86qR

— Pipe Sierra (@PSierraR) Might 22, 2026

Liverpool full deal to signal FIFA U17 World Cup star described as ‘Kaka-esque’

Liverpool have crushed the likes of Manchester Metropolis, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona to this signing. The competitors for Martinez reveals how thrilling he’s, but additionally how Liverpool are thought to be a secure place for younger gamers to be taught and thrive.

The pathway younger Ngumoha has taken into the Liverpool beginning lineup can also be an element because the gamers are born in 2008 and 2009, respectively. It shouldn’t be understated how essential safety is to younger gamers and their households when make selections over this type of switch.

Moby Haque, an knowledgeable on European and South American youth gamers, has described Martinez as ‘Kaka-esque.’

After the announcement of the deal, Moby wrote: “Appears to be like just like the cat is out of the bag, I anticipated this information to interrupt a number of weeks later however the brokers unfold it fast.

“Samuel Martinez (17) will probably be becoming a member of us as soon as he turns 18. The pearl off the Colombian U17 crew. Kaka-esque MF. He selected us over Man Metropolis, Barca, BVB. Very thrilling.”

Appears to be like just like the cat is out of the bag, I anticipated this information to interrupt a number of weeks later however the brokers unfold it fast. Samuel Martinez (17) will probably be becoming a member of us as soon as he turns 18. The pearl off the Colombian U17 crew. Kaka-esque MF. He selected us over Man Metropolis, Barca, BVB. Very… pic.twitter.com/rOLyNN3tOf

— Moby (@Mobyhaque1) Might 22, 2026