La Liga giants Real Madrid have this weekend closed an agreement to add to the club’s options in the middle of the park with a view to the future. This comes amid confirmation that a deal has been struck to bring in Sergio Martínez from newly promoted Racing Santander.

The name of youngster Martínez has of course emerged as an altogether prominent one in the media headlines surrounding Real Madrid over recent weeks.

After the 19-year-old announced himself to the football world courtesy of a stunning goal on his La Liga debut against Villarreal, he was quickly linked with a whole host of Spanish top-flight clubs.

It was those in a position of power at the Santiago Bernabéu, though, who positioned themselves at the front of the queue, laying out the club’s long-term development roadmap to Martínez and his entourage.

Negotiations between the parties, in turn, ramped up over recent days, with a view to clinching a definitive agreement. And as alluded to above, on Saturday, precisely as much has been found.

As per a report from Blancos insider Mario Cortegana of The Athletic:

‘Sergio Martínez is set to sign for Real Madrid from Racing Santander, joining Castilla initially, as reported.’

Florentino Pérez and co. have agreed to fork over a sum in excess of Martínez’s €3 million release clause, to maintain good relations with Racing Santander. The young midfielder, meanwhile, is primed to pen a four-year contract in Spain’s capital.