๐จ 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 โฌ5 million, with up to โฌ20 million in performance-related add-ons.
Varela, a talented left winger previously with FC Portoโs academy and currently at Dinamo Zagreb, is seen as a key addition to Barcelonaโs youth project.
However, due to Barรงa Atleticโs 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 Varelaโs official signing.
