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LAFC Sign Highly-Rated Youth David Martinez

  • patrickzyd
  • Feb 1, 2024
  • 1 min read

LAFC has signed David Martinez, a promising Venezuelan youth international winger, from Monagas SC. The transfer fee is estimated at approximately $3.5 million, setting a new record for a transfer from Venezuela to an overseas club. This remarkable talent, who will turn 18 next week, was almost signed by Ajax during the summer transfer window. So who is David Martinez and what's the hype?


David Martinez, 17, is considered the most promising young talent in the Venezuelan league. With six goals and five assists in 2,153 first-team minutes for Monagas SC (team in Venezuela's pro league) in his early career, he has already made a significant impact.


Ajax made a serious attempt to sign Martinez during the summer transfer window, but, as confirmed by a source, the deal ultimately did not materialize. Dutch media widely covered the near-deal during that period. Currently, he is representing the Venezuelan U-23 team at the South American Olympic qualifying tournament.


He has got a ton of potential and this is a great move for LAFC to get him early. Let's hope it pays off!


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