Overview
- Liverpool announced a pre-contract for 17-year-old Samuel Martinez on Tuesday, confirming he will join the club in summer 2027.
- When he arrives Martinez will be integrated via Liverpool's academy and U21s, and he will stay at Atlético Nacional until he turns 18 on 5 April 2027.
- Multiple reports put the compensation at roughly €850,000–€875,000 and say Atlético Nacional secured a sell‑on clause to share in any future transfer profit.
- Borussia Dortmund had been in advanced negotiations but the talks collapsed after the club reportedly declined to meet the player's signing‑on payment demands.
- Martinez is an offensively minded midfield prospect who impressed at the U17 South American Championship and has not yet made a senior appearance for Atlético Nacional.