Barcelona accelerates pursuit of a top La Liga attacking star as the player moves steadily toward a surprise Camp Nou arrival.
The Catalan giants have been watching the 24‑year‑old closely since his arrival on loan at Barça Atlètic, and his impact at reserve‑team level has now prompted Barcelona to move towards a concrete transfer proposal.
With the club searching for reliable, goal‑oriented forwards to bolster depth across the structure, Delgado’s profile fits the profile Deco and Hansi Flick are targeting for the next phase.
The player in question is Joaquín Delgado, the Spanish striker who joined Barça Atlètic from Real Oviedo in January on a deal that runs until June 2026 and includes an option to buy, as reported by Fichajes.
Delgado has already made his mark in the second tier, scoring five goals and adding an assist in 10 appearances for the B team, helping Juliano Belletti’s side secure crucial points in a tight campaign.
His physical power, pace, and instinct for finding space between defenders have made him a standout presence in attack, prompting Barcelona officials to open talks about converting his loan into a permanent €4 million purchase‑clause move, potentially at a lower, negotiated fee.
Delgado’s roots trace back through the Betis academy and Segunda Federação football, where he put together an impressive record of 37 goals in 50 matches for Oviedo Vetusta.
That background of consistent scoring made him an attractive short‑term reinforcement for Barcelona’s reserve side, and his strong start in Catalonia has only increased the club’s appetite to keep him beyond this season.
If Barcelona can agree terms with Real Oviedo, Delgado could soon count himself as a full Barcelona player, adding proven goal‑scoring depth and a different attacking profile to the club’s wider squad plans.
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