Liverpool signs Colombian teen Samuel Martinez as Salah exits

Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson said goodbye to Liverpool after a 1‑1 draw with Brentford on 24 May 2026, marking the end of Salah's nine‑year tenure at the club. Salah admitted he cried and described the departure as emotionally difficult, while Robertson reflected on the team's recent fifth‑place finish and Champions League qualification.

Amid the farewell, Liverpool confirmed the signing of 17‑year‑old Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atlético Nacional. Fabrizio Romano reported that the deal was completed ahead of interest from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, with Martinez set to join the first team when he turns 18 in 2027. The club also mentioned other potential targets, but Martinez is the first confirmed addition in the post‑Salah rebuilding phase.