Official: Barcelona youth team forward completes OFK Belgrade switch | OneFootball

It has now been made official that 19-year-old Hugo Alba, one of Barcelona’s most promising youth players, has completed his move to OFK Belgrade.

The talented centre forward, who became a free agent on June 30 after his contract with Barcelona ended, has signed a deal with the Serbian club until 2028.

Alba had already been training with OFK Belgrade for three weeks during their pre-season preparations and even made his unofficial debut on Monday, starting in a friendly match against Dynamo Moscow.

His move had been expected for some time, with the only thing missing being his official presentation, which finally took place this Wednesday.

Alba was the captain of Barcelona’s U19 A team under Juliano Belletti and enjoyed a standout season, scoring an impressive 28 goals.

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Alba turned down a renewal offer from Barcelona, choosing instead to start a new chapter in Serbia.

The striker’s new club, OFK Belgrade, is part of the same ownership group as Red Star Belgrade, making it possible that Alba could progress to the Serbian giants in the future if he performs well.

The young forward took to social media to share an emotional farewell message to the club he’s called home for the past six years. He wrote,

“I arrived more than six years ago, as a child with a suitcase full of dreams.

“I am leaving as an adult, with a heart full of learning, and taking with me an education and values that will stay with me forever, wherever life takes me.”

Alba’s departure marks the end of an important chapter at Barcelona, but it also opens the door for an exciting new adventure at OFK Belgrade, where he will look to prove himself at the senior level and take the next step in his promising career.