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Gastón Martirena to Santos

This move fell through. Last report: German Garcia Grova, 18 August 2026.

Gastón Martirena, the 26-year-old Uruguay defender, is linked with a loan from Racing Club to Santos. His contract at Racing runs until 31 December 2027, so this would be a temporary exit rather than a permanent sale. The reporting points to a quick move: a trip abroad for a medical and a contract signing, with the framework described as a straight loan. Santos are far from the only club circling, though, and Martirena's value sits at around €4m. So far this rests on a single voice. German Garcia Grova, who carries a fair-to-decent reliability rating, posted on 15 August 2026 that the deal was happening, citing another reporter as the original source. That is one link built on a citation, not a chorus of corroboration. Until a benchmark name or the clubs themselves confirm, treat it as thin. This is a longshot as it stands. Santos hold only a modest share of the interest around Martirena, and rival suitors are pushing harder for his signature. For this to land, Santos would need to win the race outright, get the loan terms agreed with Racing, and see him through a medical. Right now the competition, not the fee, is what holds it back. Santos have form for deals in this bracket. They took a player from Tigres UANL for €4m in 2023, one from León for €3m in 2025, and another from Al-Duhail SC for €3m in 2026. A €4m-valued loan sits comfortably inside that pattern. Watch for a second reliable source, or a confirmed medical booking. Either would lift this above rumour.

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