Barcelona Transfer News: Barça is allegedly interested in acquiring 19-year-old offensive midfielder Alberto Moleiro from UD Las Palmas for the next season
Barcelona Transfer News: A report from Fichajes claims that Barcelona is serious about signing Alberto Moleiro. The youngster, just 19, has been outstanding in Spain’s second division. And the Catalan giants have taken notice of his play and are planning a summer drive to sign him.
The Catalan giants have been monitoring Moleiro for over a year. And they’re ready to make an effort to promote the young phenomenon in advance of the next season. The 19-year-old freshman enrolled in the UD Las Palmas youth program last year over the summer.
He’s worked his way up through the ranks from the U-16 squad to become a key contributor in the senior squad. A standout in Spain’s U-21 squad, he was called up to play for the senior team in time for the 2021/22 campaign. Moleiro has accumulated 70 games played on their main squad and 12 goals and assists to his credit.
The 19-year-old has eight assists in 32 games so far this season. The contract of the 21-year-old star of the Spanish national team expires in the summer of 2026. Several big European teams are interested in signing him this summer. Therefore he will likely leave the team he has played for since he was a little boy.
Will the Blaugrana get him?
The Catalan club Barcelona, meanwhile, is eager to add Moleiro to their roster. Before the next season, Xavi would want to strengthen his team by recruiting more talented individuals. They’ve had their eye on the UD Las Palmas midfielder for over a year. They think now is the moment to make a move.
The teenager, who can play a variety of positions, is just 19 years old. Moleiro is versatile enough to play both wings and the number nine position. Barcelona’s manager has high praise for him. The club is prepared to make an offer.
The Catalan giants want to make an open and honest opening offer of €10 million for the young midfielder. There are a lot of moving parts in this trade, all of which will drive up the price of the transfer. Because of this, Barcelona might still have hope of signing him despite their current financial situation. The Canary Group also places a premium on proposals of this kind.
With all the competition for his talents, signing him won’t be a breeze for the Catalan powerhouses. Even Premier League giants Manchester City have been keeping tabs on the youngster. It will be fascinating to learn whether Xavi’s crew was successful in capturing him.
