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Real Madrid News Real Madrid’s imminent new signing will earn €800,000 annual salary – report Real Madrid appear to have made yet another coup in the transfer market, with Sergio Martinez set to join the club from Racing Santander. The Martinez deal has already received the customary ‘here we go’ from Fabrizio Romano, capping off what has been a productive summer of recruitment at various levels for Los Blancos. The 19-year-old is highly regarded across Europe, and Real Madrid have moved swiftly to beat off competition for his signature. Martinez set to earn almost €1 million As per ESPN’s Rodra, Martinez made his decision on Thursday and will play for Castilla under Julian Lopez de Lerma, residing at Valdebebas while earning an annual salary approaching €800,000. He will join immediately rather than being loaned back to Racing, and he did so despite strong interest from clubs in England, Germany and Saudi Arabia. According to Romano, Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Martinez in a move worth around €3 million, with the youngster penning a contract until 2030. Reports had suggested both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also made attempts to sign the 19-year-old, only for Real Madrid to win the race. How he could fit in Martinez arrives at an opportune moment, given the significant exodus Castilla have endured this summer. The reserve side have lost a host of talents, with the likes of Jacobo Ortega, Manuel Angel and David Jimenez all either gone or have been linked with a way out. That clear-out has left plenty of room for fresh faces to step in and stake their claim, and Martinez is well placed to do exactly that. Romano reports that Jose Mourinho is personally involved in the deal, and that Martinez will also train with the first team, where he is already regarded as a major talent. That involvement suggests Real Madrid see genuine long-term potential in him, much like they do with Thiago Pitarch. For now, Martinez will look to establish himself at Castilla, but with Mourinho already monitoring his pro Real Madrid News Florentino Perez sets date to fulfil Real Madrid presidential election promise Real Madrid members are set to receive a unique piece of club history next year, with Florentino Perez preparing to fulfil one of the promises he made during his successful presidential election campaign. According to AS, Los Blancos will distribute an exclusive official shirt to every club member in March 2027, coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the club. Exclusive shirt will not be sold Perez introduced the initiative during the final stages of his election campaign against Enrique Riquelme, which ended with the incumbent president securing 65 percent of the vote. The promise was simple: every Real Madrid member would receive an official shirt regardless of age, gender or length of membership. However, this will not simply be another version of Real Madrid’s regular kit. The shirt, nicknamed La Socia, will feature a unique design and individual insignia. The 125th anniversary will also be incorporated into the design when the first edition is released. Crucially, supporters will not be able to purchase it through Real Madrid’s official stores. It will be produced exclusively for the club’s almost 100,000 members, giving the shirt genuine collectable value. The club will contact members individually to determine the correct shirt size before distribution. March chosen for the historic anniversary Real Madrid will celebrate 125 years of existence on 6 March 2027, and the club intends to use that anniversary to launch the first edition of the initiative. The plan is also designed to continue beyond the anniversary. Members are expected to receive a different historic design each year, meaning every edition will be unique and could potentially form part of a long-term collection. For Perez, it represents the fulfilment of an election promise. For Madrid members, it is a recognition of their special place in the club’s identity. Perez continues to make waves in his new term While this may be an initiative Perez is working on off the pitch, things seem to be falling into place on the pitch as well. Perez appointed Jose Mourinho as the new manager after he was voted in and has backed him handsomely with a number of star signings. The club have brought in the likes of Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi and Yan Diomande. Los Blancos have also reached an agreement with Racing Santander to sign Sergio Martinez, who looks set to be fast-tracked into the first team. The upcoming season is massive for Perez after a couple of trophyless years, and it remains to be seen whether his decisions are vindicated.