Futbolred reports that Sammy Merheg, who rescinded his contract with Deportivo Pereira, has signed with Jorge Mendes' representation agency, Gestifute. The player is reported to have offers from Colombian football and from abroad, specifically from Portuguese football.

Samy Merheg has resigned from Deportivo Pereira with just cause due to repeated salary delays. The player, whose contract was valid until December 2026, is now a free agent, and Deportivo Pereira has lost its rights over him. Merheg was earning an amount greater than two minimum monthly wages and is represented by Jorge Méndez. According to César Augusto Londoño, Merheg's destination will be Portugal.

According to journalist Giovanni Cárdenas, Samy Merheg is one of Fuad Char's two desires for the beginning of 2026.

Samy Merheg, an 18-year-old Lebanese-Colombian forward, stated in an interview with Caracol Radio that it is important that big clubs in Colombia are interested in him, but he is not focused on that. He said that when the time comes, prices and offers will be discussed in the future. He confirmed that his contract with Pereira runs until December 2026. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is estimated at €550k.