Racing Santander may lose its defender Jorge Salinas, as Barcelona is trying to sign him before his valuation increases significantly. The Catalan team wants to close the deal before the deadline to avoid paying double for the player.

What happened?

Barcelona has entered a race against time to sign Jorge Salinas, a 19-year-old defender who plays for Racing Santander.

The Barcelona team has been closely following the player and wants to make sure it doesn't miss the opportunity to sign him.

Why it matters for Racing Santander

The possible departure of Jorge Salinas could be a blow to Racing Santander, which currently leads Segunda División with 82 points, 25 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses in 42 games, and a goal difference of +29.

StatValue
League position1st
Points82
Games played42
Wins25
Draws7
Losses10
Goal difference+29

What comes next?

Racing Santander has a 5-point lead over Deportivo La Coruña in the standings. Their last win was against Cadiz on May 31, 2026, with a score of 4-1. The team is on a 2-game winning streak and has a recent form of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses in the last 5 games.