Mourinho backtracks on his latest signing

Apuesta a este partido aquí La Liga 1 X 2 La Liga Real Madrid Rayo Vallecano 1.13 8.50 15.00 Sergio Martínez, a 19-year-old midfielder, has not been included in the squad to face Inter on September 8th in the first match of the Champions League. The Real Madrid signing, who came from Racing, had been called up against Betis four days earlier but did not make his debut with the first team. Real Madrid: Sergio Martínez misses his chance against Inter Martínez's absence is notable as José Mourinho faces the Inter game with several absences in midfield. Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, and Eduardo Camavinga are unavailable due to suspension, although the coach welcomes back Aurélien Tchouaméni and Thiago Pitarch. The midfielder is indeed among the players registered by Real Madrid for the Champions League. The club assigned him the number 38 and included him in the European list despite his initial consideration to join Castilla. Mourinho's decision comes after a week where Martínez was close to the first team. The Portuguese confirmed on September 3rd that the player would be on the bench against Betis after only completing two training sessions with the first-team squad. Martínez traveled to Seville for that match but did not play a single minute in Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat. The next day, on September 5th, he featured for Castilla in their Primera Federación game, accelerating his adaptation with the reserve team. Real Madrid's plan with Sergio Martínez Martínez's signing was finalized on August 31st, when Real Madrid paid 3 million euros for his release clause to Racing. The player signed until 2030 and arrived with Castilla but with the chance to train with the first team. His arrival follows a formula that Mourinho has already explained publicly: reserve team players can get opportunities during the season in case of injuries or suspensions. The coach maintains daily contact with La Fábrica and believes these players will have chances to integrate into the first team dynamics. Martínez's context before joining Real Madrid also justifies the move. The midfielder, who came through Racing's ranks, had made his first-team debut this season, playing 15 games with the Cantabrian club and scoring on his La Liga debut. His contract with Real Madrid extends until 2030, confirming the club's commitment to developing the player in the medium term before a final decision on his transition to the first team. His next opportunity will depend on Mourinho's decisions and the evolution of absences. With Inter as the first European opponent and a tight schedule, Real Madrid has Martínez registered for the Champions League, but his debut will have to wait for a future call-up. This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mourinho da marcha atrás con su último fichaje