Liverpool faced strong competition from several European clubs before winning the race for Martinez’s signature. The deal is understood to have been driven by the club’s recruitment network, including long-serving head of South American scouting Fernando Troiani, academy recruitment chief Chris Dowling, and director of global talent Matt Newberry, who oversees the identification and recruitment of overseas prospects before they become eligible to move to England at the age of 18.
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