Barcelona are not slowing down in the transfer market as they prepare to enter a crucial new era under Hansi Flick.
After a triumphant domestic treble in the 2024/25 season, expectations at Camp Nou have skyrocketed, and Flick has been tasked with building a squad capable of competing on all fronts — especially in Europe.
Nico Williams has now successfully reached a full agreement with Barcelona regarding personal terms, paving the way for a potential transfer that could see him make the move to Camp Nou this summer.
Player sales will be necessary, but that hasn’t stopped the Catalan giants from casting their eyes globally for fresh talent — particularly in the South American market, where they’ve often found hidden gems.
And now, reports suggest they’ve got their sights set on another exciting teenager.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona are plotting a €15 million bid — plus an additional €5 million in performance-related add-ons — for Brazilian starlet Lukas Zuccarello.
The Vasco da Gama midfielder, just 18 years old, has made nine senior appearances to date, totalling 323 minutes across all competitions.
Despite his limited game time, Lukas Zuccarello has caught the attention of Barca scouts, who see him as a long-term project with elite-level potential.
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He’s featured in various creative roles for the Brazilian side and is admired for his composure, technical quality, and vision in the final third.
The report claims that Barcelona would ideally like Zuccarello to join immediately, but there is also the option of allowing him to continue gaining experience in Brazil before making the move to Spain.
If the deal is finalised, the teenager could spend time integrating through La Masia or the club’s B team, with Hansi Flick possibly handing him a few opportunities from the bench in first-team fixtures.
While it’s not yet a done deal, Barca’s €20 million valuation could be enough to tempt Vasco into negotiations, especially given their own financial considerations.
With Flick pushing for a more dynamic and youthful squad, Zuccarello could become the next South American talent to light up the Camp Nou.
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