OneFootball
·20 February 2026
💣Here we go: Barça sign a new wonderkid

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·20 February 2026

FC Barcelona continues with its firm strategy of recruiting young talent in European football. In recent hours, the definitive closure of the agreement for the transfer of Ajay Tavares, the promising Norwich City gem born in 2009, has been confirmed. This move reinforces the Catalan club’s commitment to strengthening its youth academy with the most outstanding profiles on the international scene.
Although the verbal agreement between both parties was reached last January, Tavares has shown his absolute priority to join the City of Barcelona. The young talent rejected multiple offers from top-tier German clubs, who tried until the very last moment to divert his path toward the Bundesliga. However, the player remained firm in his desire to wear only the Barça shirt.
The roadmap for Ajay’s incorporation is already set. According to recent reports, the footballer will travel to Barcelona this Sunday to settle in his new city. On Monday, he will undergo the relevant medical examinations at the club’s facilities. If there are no last-minute issues, Tavares will immediately join the La Masia structure to begin his training under the Blaugrana playing model.
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