BVB miss out: top talent moves to Liverpool | OneFootball

After intense efforts, Borussia Dortmund have come away empty-handed in the battle for one player. Instead of joining BVB, the 17-year-old now appears set for Liverpool FC.

Borussia Dortmund have apparently missed out in the race for top talent Samuel Martinez. As first reported by the Spanish newspaper AS and later confirmed by, among others, Sky and transfer expert Pipe Sierra, the 17-year-old Colombian from Atlético Nacional is close to a move to Liverpool FC.

The Reds are said to be paying around one million US dollars for the attacking midfielder, which is equivalent to roughly 862,000 euros. In addition, Atlético Nacional will receive a sell-on clause. Martinez is expected to sign a five-year contract after his move.

However, the transfer cannot be completed until 2027, as the youngster will not turn 18 until April 5 next year and is not allowed to move to Europe before then. Until that time, he will remain with Atlético Nacional in Colombia. The medical as well as the final visa formalities are still pending.

Liverpool beat BVB to Samuel Martinez

For Borussia Dortmund, losing out in this transfer battle is particularly bitter. According to Sky, Martinez was one of the Black and Yellows’ priority targets. BVB are said to have already reached a basic agreement with the player, but were unwilling to meet the Colombian club’s transfer demands. Liverpool took advantage of the situation and ultimately secured the talent’s commitment.

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Dortmund have recently placed greater focus on young international talents. Examples include the signings of Kaua Prates from Brazil as well as Justin Lerma from Ecuador, both of whom will move to Dortmund in the summer. Martinez was apparently supposed to be BVB’s next highly promising transfer from South America.

The attacking midfielder most recently drew particular attention at the U17 South American Championship in April. There, Colombia won the title after emphatic victories over Brazil in the semi-finals (3–0) and Argentina in the final (4–0). Martinez impressed during the tournament with three assists in six matches, putting himself on the radar of several top European clubs.

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