Real Madrid has finalized the signing of Sergio Martínez, a talented midfielder from Racing de Santander, for approximately €3 million, as reported by Fichajes. The 19-year-old is expected to join Los Blancos in the coming days, with the transfer anticipated to be completed after this weekend.

Martínez's Rise
The young midfielder emerged as a standout player at the beginning of La Liga, notably scoring as Racing de Santander made their return to the top flight. He had already made 13 appearances for the Cantabrian club’s first team late last season, marking a significant step in his burgeoning career.

Interest from Other Clubs
Before Real Madrid's decisive move, both FC Barcelona and Villarreal had shown interest in Martínez, highlighting his potential and the competition for his signature.

Next Steps at Real Madrid
Upon joining, Martínez will be registered with Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team, where he will have the opportunity to train under José Mourinho. The report indicates that Martínez accepted Real Madrid’s proposal, which includes starting with the reserve side.

Finalization of Transfer
The only remaining step is to finalize the transfer for around €3 million, which Fichajes suggests should be completed after this weekend. Following this, Martínez will officially begin his journey with Real Madrid Castilla.