AS reports that Spanish central midfielder Sergio Martínez has transferred to Real Madrid. Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona, and Villarreal also attempted to sign Sergio Martínez, but the player chose to join Real Madrid. Martínez, who is 19 years old and has three caps for Spain's U19 team, and his club, Racing, both received numerous calls from interested parties. Martínez is scheduled to join Real Madrid's Castilla squad and has the possibility of training with the first team. To avoid tension, Real Madrid negotiated an agreement with the Cantabrian club rather than paying the player's €3 million release clause. It is reported that the decision has been made, and only the contract signature remains. In February 2026, it was reported that both Barcelona and Real Madrid had previously made formal loan offers for the player.