Samuel Martinez Set for Liverpool in €1 Million Deal

Samuel Martinez is set to become a Liverpool player after an agreement was reached for his transfer. The Atlético Nacional midfielder will sign for five seasons, and Liverpool will pay one million euros for him. He has not yet made his professional debut for Atlético Nacional.

Samuel Martinez and Liverpool

Martínez will join Liverpool’s academy when he reaches adulthood, giving the club a long-term hold on a player who has already drawn attention well beyond Colombia. The move puts him on Liverpool’s books before his senior career has started, with the fee set at one million euros.

That price reflects the stage of his career as much as the demand around him. He is still waiting for a professional debut with Atlético Nacional, but the interest did not stop there. At least nine elite clubs showed interest after his Under-17 World Cup run, and Bayern Múnich, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham were among the teams linked with him.

Atlético Nacional Timeline

For Atlético Nacional, the transfer comes before Martínez’s first-team debut, which is projected for the second half of 2026. That timeline leaves the Colombian club with a young player whose value rose quickly after the Under-17 World Cup, while Liverpool has moved early to secure him on a five-season contract.

The transfer now gives Liverpool a clear path to bring him into its academy setup when he turns 18. For Martínez, the next step is simple: the move is in place, the length is set, and the route into England is already mapped out.