FC Barcelona is gearing up for the future. The club from Catalonia has taken notice of a promising young Argentine talent as it looks to bolster its squad. Specifically, they are eyeing 16-year-old Felipe Esquivel.
Names linked to FC Barcelona continue to appear as possible present and future alternatives for the Barcelona team.
Although the financial situation of the Barcelona team is not exactly stellar, there are several options that emerge on the horizon in the form of possible futures.
The latest buzz comes from the newspaper Sport, which highlights a young Argentine player currently making waves at River Plate.
At just 16 years old, Felipe Esquivel recently showcased his skills in the South American Under-15 tournament.
A jewel of the South American under-15 on the agenda
The Barça scouting team is closely monitoring Esquivel’s performance.
The 163-centimeter tall player is described as “elusive and very versatile,” qualities that have caught the attention of the Blaugranas.
With two years left before he can make the leap to Europe when he comes of age.
Sport points out that the player has a contract until 2026 and a 30 million euro release clause.
so it is not an out-of-market figure and makes the young Felipe Esquivel a more than interesting option.