Journalist: Liverpool set to sign South American wonderkid
Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign 17-year-old wonderkid Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional, according to Matteo Moretto.
Both parties are now finalising the paperwork to complete the agreement, which will see Martinez join the Reds once he turns 18. He will sign a five year contract at the club.
The move is thought to be somewhat of a coup for Liverpool, who have beat the likes of Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund in the race for his signature.
Samuel MartÃnez, joven promesa colombiana del Atlético Nacional, se convertirá en nuevo jugador del Liverpool.
Las partes están terminando la documentación para cerrar la negociación.
El acuerdo se cerrará por alrededor de un millón de euros, y el club colombiano se reserva %…
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) May 22, 2026
Who is Samuel Martinez?
Martinez is a 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who is also capable of playing in a deeper role. Standing at 1.84m, he is a tall profile.
He has been capped by Colombia Under-17’s on six occasions, failing to score in those appearances so far.
Born in April 2009, it will still be eleven months before he turns 18 and will formally join the Reds.
Until then, supporters will be keeping a keen eye on his progress over in South America. He could certainly be one to watch.
