Sergio Martínez joins Real Madrid through 2030

According to Mundo Deportivo, Sergio Martínez, a 19-year-old midfielder at Racing, has chosen his next step and will sign for Real Madrid despite other offers—among them the chance to stay with Racing in LaLiga.

Release clause and contract length

As the outlet reports, the deal is completed after Real Madrid pays Racing three million euros for the player’s release clause. Martínez signs for through 2030.

His role will start with Castilla, but with a first-team feel: Mundo Deportivo says he will train under Mourinho, which puts him in position for a possible early debut.

From Racing to Castilla

The same source adds that Martínez already made his debut in the top flight with Racing, and that the next competitive step is Primera Federación with Castilla. It also describes his style—about 1.85 metres tall, physically strong, comfortable on the ball, and able to push forward from midfield.

With this, Real Madrid lands a young midfield option while keeping the door open for a quick rise depending on how he settles in. The key remaining question is simply timing: how fast he earns match minutes.