Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Real Madrid beat Arsenal and Chelsea to Sergio Martinez
Real Madrid have reportedly won the race for Racing Santander's teenage midfielder Sergio Martinez.
S. Martinez
player
Player
Sergio Martinez
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Racing Santander
Linked club
Real Madrid
Reported fee
€3 million release clause
What happened. Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to pay Sergio Martinez's €3 million release clause, beating Arsenal and Chelsea to his signature.
- Arsenal and Chelsea were reportedly interested in the midfielder.
- The player has joined Real Madrid's youth setup.
- Report from TEAMtalk claims the deal is done.
Martinez will now develop in Real Madrid's youth system after the club triggered his release clause.
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