Barcelona and Atlético Madrid vie for defender Jorge Salinas transfer from Racing Santander
FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are competing to sign 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander. Barcelona leads negotiations, aiming to finalize before June 30 to secure an €8 million release clause; Racing insists promotion to La Liga raises it to €16 million. Salinas, a versatile left-back/center-back, impressed in Racing’s promotion campaign. Agent Jorge Mendes facilitates talks; Barcelona explores a player-swap. Salinas is with Spain’s U19 team.
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Jorge Salinas Now Worth 16 Million as New Release Clause Takes Effect
On July 1, 2026, the new football season begins and with it, the updated release clause for Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas comes into effect, now set at 16 million euros. Previously, as a youth team player in the Honor Division, his clause was only 4 million. Now classified as a first-team player for a First Division club, the 19-year-old Spanish U-19 international has become a prime transfer target for FC Barcelona, who the player reportedly favors. Other clubs like Atlético Madrid, PSG, Newcastle, and Porto have also shown interest. Racing Santander maintains a hardline policy of demanding the full release clause or no deal, though they have previously accepted installment payments and creative structures, such as including training rights. Barça may attempt to reduce the cash payment by offering young talents on loan to Racing.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aRacing Santander Insists Salinas Release Clause Is €16M, Open to Player Exchange with Barcelona
Barcelona's sports management has identified 19-year-old Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas as a target to strengthen the left flank. Reports had indicated Salinas' release clause is currently €8 million, rising to €16 million on July 1. However, Racing Santander's communications director, Roberto González, denied this, stating the clause became €16 million upon the club's promotion to La Liga, with no date-based change. González emphasized Salinas is a key player and the club does not want him to leave, but hinted they would consider offers below the release clause if Barcelona includes a player in the deal. The journalist mentioned Barcelona youngster Torrents, expected to be loaned out, as a potential makeweight. The club previously sold players Peque and Jérémy via release clause payments of €4 million and €7 million respectively.
虎扑 - 足球Barcelona's signing of Jorge Salinas hits €16 million release clause dispute with Racing Santander
Barcelona's transfer agreement with Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas is stalled due to a dispute over his release clause. Racing Santander argues that the clause rises from €8 million to €16 million upon the team's promotion to La Liga, which it achieved. Barcelona and the player's agent counter that Santander is not officially a La Liga team until July 1, so the lower clause should apply. The two sides have a preliminary agreement with the player, facilitated by agent Mendes, but the price must be settled first. Payment methods, including a potential player swap involving young talent Virgili, are pending resolution. Salinas is currently with the Spanish U19 national team for the European Championship. Other clubs like Villarreal and Atlético Madrid are monitoring the situation, but Barcelona remains in a leading position to secure the young center-back.
虎扑 - 足球Atlético Madrid Negotiating for Racing Defender Jorge Salinas, Barcelona Also Interested
Atlético Madrid is actively negotiating with Racing de Santander for 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas, who is represented by agent Jorge Mendes. Barcelona has also expressed interest in the promising young player. Atlético's sporting director, Mateu Alemany, is aiming to replicate the successful transfer strategy used for Marc Pubill and Iván Mendoza, likely involving signing the player for the reserve team or with a buyback clause. Salinas is considered a top prospect in Spanish football.
Feed MRSS-S fc_barcelona_aJorge Salinas Nears FC Barcelona Signing as Modern Center-Back Prospect
FC Barcelona is close to securing 19-year-old defender Jorge Salinas from Real Racing Club de Santander as their second signing for the 2026/27 season. The young prospect, who primarily played as a left-back last season while developing his attacking game, was originally a center-back in youth categories and excelled in defensive duels and aerial play. Former Racing and Deportivo goalkeeper Paco Liaño provided analysis, noting Salinas' physical potential, maturity after a benching period, and suitability for Hansi Flick's high-line system due to his recovery speed. Liaño suggests Salinas may benefit from a loan to Racing, now promoted to La Liga, rather than immediate first-team duty, drawing parallels to Pablo Torre's experience. The signing is expected to be finalized before June 30.
Últimas NoticiasJorge Salinas Close to Becoming Barcelona's Second Summer Signing for 2026/27
FC Barcelona is close to finalizing Jorge Salinas, a 19-year-old defender from Real Racing Club de Santander, as their second signing for the 2026/27 season, according to SPORT. The deal, orchestrated by sporting director Deco, is expected to be completed before June 30, beating out other suitors impressed by Salinas' standout season. Former goalkeeper Paco Liaño describes Salinas as a defensively oriented, modern full-back with excellent aerial ability and physical potential, having converted from center-back to left-back. Liaño notes Salinas is well-suited to Hansi Flick's high line due to his recovery speed. While Salinas is unlikely to immediately feature in the first team, Liaño suggests a loan, possibly to Racing following their La Liga promotion, would benefit his development, drawing parallels to Pablo Torre's experience. Salinas' recent maturity was demonstrated when he rebounded stronger after a brief benching due to loss of concentration.
Últimas NoticiasBarcelona Secures Second Signing: Defender Jorge Salinas from Racing Santander
Barcelona has agreed to sign Jorge Salinas, a 19-year-old defender from Racing de Santander, as their second addition for the 2026-27 season, following Anthony Gordon. Salinas, who played left-back this season but can also play center-back, was a key figure in Racing's promotion to La Liga, with 33 league appearances and seven assists. The deal is expected to close before June 30 to avoid his release clause rising from €8 million to €16 million. Barcelona hopes to reduce the fee by loaning a reserve player to Racing. Salinas will join the first team under coach Hansi Flick for preseason. The club also remains interested in signing Joao Cancelo from Al Hilal. The transfer was facilitated by agent Jorge Mendes.
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