Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign 19 year old midfielder Sergio Martínez from Racing Santander, with the Spanish youngster set to join the club immediately.
The deal is worth around €3 million, with Martínez expected to sign a contract running until June 2030.
Unlike earlier plans that included the possibility of sending him back to Racing on loan, the latest agreement will see Martínez move directly to Madrid.
Martínez Chooses Real Madrid
The young midfielder attracted interest from several clubs after making a strong impression at Racing Santander.
Despite receiving approaches from clubs in England, Germany and Saudi Arabia, Martínez reportedly chose Real Madrid, with the opportunity to develop at one of Europe's biggest clubs proving decisive.
Spanish reports have described Martínez as one of the emerging talents to watch, with Real Madrid having followed his progress for more than a year.
His rapid rise has been particularly notable after he made his La Liga debut for Racing and scored a spectacular goal against Villarreal, further increasing interest in his services.
Mourinho Wants Martínez Around the First Team
José Mourinho has reportedly been involved in the club's decision to bring Martínez to Madrid.
The Portuguese coach is said to view the teenager as a major talent and wants him to have the opportunity to train with the first team.
Martínez is expected to continue his development with Real Madrid while also getting opportunities to work alongside Mourinho's senior squad.
That approach could give the teenager valuable experience as he adapts to the demands of his new club.
A €3 Million Investment in the Future
Real Madrid's decision to sign Martínez immediately rather than loan him back to Racing shows the club's confidence in his potential.
The teenager was reportedly attracting attention from several clubs, but Madrid moved to secure his services and is now preparing to integrate him into their structure.
For Martínez, the move represents a significant career step.
He leaves Racing shortly after helping the club return to Spain's top flight and will now have the chance to develop within the Real Madrid setup.
The key details of the deal are...
- Player: Sergio Martínez
- Age: 19
- From: Racing Santander
- Position: Midfielder
- Transfer fee: €3 million
- Contract: Until June 2030
- Loan: None; joining Real Madrid immediately
- First team training... Expected to train with José Mourinho's squad
Real Madrid have now secured another promising young Spanish talent, with Mourinho reportedly ready to give Martínez an early opportunity to train alongside the first team.