"It is no secret that FC Barcelona are always on the lookout for up-and-coming young talents in Brazil. While their last signing from the region, Vitor Roque, did not work out, the Catalans continue to monitor players bursting onto the scene at a young age in the South American nation. Souza on Barcelona's radar In that regard, AS reports that Joao Victor de Souza of Santos has popped up on the radar of Barcelona."
"Just 19 years old, Souza is regarded as one of the brightest talents at Santos FC and the young left-back is tipped for a bright future in the game, with former Barça great Neymar taking him under his wing. Several teams are already monitoring his situation ahead of next summer, with Barcelona understood to be among them, along with Bayern Munich."
"The Blaugrana's interest in the young full-back, who has been dubbed the 'new Marcelo', dates back to the end of the last season in Brazil, although at the time the club did not make any moves. Chelsea did make an informal offer for the Brazilian gem last summer, for him to join their sister club Strasbourg, but nothing came of it."
FC Barcelona have placed 19-year-old left-back Joao Victor de Souza of Santos on their recruitment radar. Souza is regarded as one of Santos FC's brightest talents and has been mentored by Neymar, earning comparisons to Marcelo. Several clubs, including Bayern Munich, are monitoring his situation for next summer. Chelsea made an informal offer last summer for a move to Strasbourg but nothing materialised. Santos recently renewed Souza's contract until December 2028 and rejected a Saudi approach. Estimated transfer value is around €15 million despite a substantially higher release clause.
Read at Barca Universal
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