🚨 Barcelona are on the verge of finalizing a deal to sign 16-year-old Portuguese forward Cardoso Varela, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
The transfer, led by sporting director Deco, involves a fixed fee of €5 million, with up to €20 million in performance-related add-ons.
Varela, a talented left winger previously with FC Porto’s academy and currently at Dinamo Zagreb, is seen as a key addition to Barcelona’s youth project.
However, due to Barça Atletic’s relegation to the Second Division, the club is considering keeping Varela on loan at Dinamo Zagreb for another year to ensure his development.
The deal has sparked tension with Porto, who claim rights to the player and have contacted Barcelona and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for clarity, with the matter under FIFA review.
Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb view the transfer as nearly complete, preparing for Varela’s official signing.
