Barcelona strengthen youth team attack with two new signings | OneFootball

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are set to complete another youth signing before the transfer window closes. 

In addition to the arrival of Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly, the Catalan club are also finalising the move for Ajay Tavares, who will initially join the reserve side.

Sources close to the player have confirmed that Tavares will become part of Barcelona B before the window shuts. 

While Tavares is British by nationality, he holds a European Union passport, a key factor that allows him to immediately enter La Masia and compete with the reserves without having to wait until he reaches legal age.

Who is Ajay Tavares?

From a sporting perspective, Tavares fits a profile Barcelona have been actively targeting in recent years. 

He is a powerful, right-footed left winger who is comfortable playing on his weaker side, giving him a natural tendency to attack central spaces. In addition, he can also operate as a centre-forward when required.

Barcelona will complete the signing of Ajay Tavares. (Picture credit: Instagram/@ajay_tavares)

Despite his young age, Tavares already stands out physically. His advanced build has allowed him to compete at a high level against opponents two or even three years older. 

Given all these traits, Barcelona moved quickly once the opportunity arose, determined not to let another promising talent slip away.

Three new players

Notably, Barcelona are on the verge of completing three signings aimed at strengthening their future pipeline. 

Alongside Abdelkarim and Tavares, the club are also closing in on Juwensley Onstein, an 18-year-old centre-back currently playing for Jong Genk.

As reported before, confidence is growing inside the club that an agreement with Genk is close, with negotiations progressing smoothly. 

Onstein is seen as a long-term defensive project, while Tavares and Abdelkarim are viewed as attacking profiles with high upside.