Barcelona are in advanced talks to sign Brazilian U-17 national team captain | OneFootball

Despite having a very successful 2024-25 season, FC Barcelona are now working to strengthen their team even more ahead of the upcoming season, and are looking to reinforce their attack after already having signed a new goalkeeper, Joan Garcia.

Meanwhile, the Catalans are also keeping an eye on their future, and this is quite clear from the way they are pursuing the Swedish forward Roony Bardghji. Reports indicate that the Blaugranes are already quite near to reaching a deal for the 19-year-old forward, and this move is expected to finalize in the first week of July.

Furthermore, they have also been linked with the Portuguese gem Cardoso Varela, who might also sign for Barcelona in the next summer transfer window.

Barcelona in advanced negotiations for Ze Lucas

But the story does not even end here, as MARCA reports that the Blaugranes are also in advanced negotiations to sign one of the best talents emerging in Brazil, the Sport Recife defensive midfielder Ze Lucas.

Negotiations between the two clubs have advanced significantly in the last few weeks, and the operation is expected to end up in success soon.

There is no doubt that this will be another highly exciting signing by the Catalan side. The 17-year-old is already a regular player in the Brazilian top division. Furthermore, he is also the captain of the Brazil U-17 team that won the 2025 Copa America in this age category.

The Blaugranes continue to hunt for young talent

It remains to be seen how this story develops in the coming months, and when the youngster joins Barcelona. But with the way he is performing in Brazil at such a young age, it is definitely wise on the Blaugrana club’s part to show an interest in him and wrap up his signing before other big European clubs join the competition for Ze Lucas.

This operation also seems to further showcase the recent Barcelona policy of wrapping up emerging talents when they are still growing, to either make a profit on them or to help them make their way to their first team.