Barcelona is closing in on a sensational signing, targeting a 17-year-old Brazilian prodigy to bolster their squad.
The club is working to secure a player who can eventually become the backbone of their midfield as part of their plan to have a competitive squad for the 2025/26 season, as they re-tool the squad, as they look to make it something devastating again.
17-year-old Zé Lucas, a defensive and central midfielder for Sport Recife in Brazil’s Série A, has impressed the club, and they are now in advanced discussions to sign him, according to Sportsmole.
Lucas is captain of Brazil’s U17 team and possesses an impressive maturity, technical ability, and versatility that could see him become one of South America’s best exports.
A final agreement is expected soon, but since he is only 17 years old, he cannot join until he is 18 due to FIFA rules.
While other clubs interested include Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Atlético Madrid, Barcelona is at the front of the line to sign him.
The potential transfer of Lucas to the Blaugrana emphasizes their continued commitment to investing in youth, and with that, the symbolism of developing future legends, highlighted by previous academy products like Lionel Messi and Xavi.
Lucas’s innate gift and ability to be the anchor of the midfield could also fill that long-term need for a player as a pivot, something Barcelona has yet to fill since Sergio Busquets.
However, this does not come without its complications, as Sport Recife has recently confirmed that they will want a hefty fee for their star player, and being a high-profile midfielder means Barcelona will have competition from their European rivals.
Fans are excited at the thought of another potential Brazilian “jewel” shining on the Camp Nou turf.
As ongoing negotiations continue to be increasingly positive, Barcelona’s association with Zé Lucas is clearly an ability to combine emerging talent with their professional footballing objectives of domestic and European success.
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