"The player Barcelona have identified in the Dutch club is a top centre-back prospect Ruud Nijstad, who also happens to be a left-footed player. As is common knowledge, quality left-footed centre-backs are hard to come across and are critical for Barcelona's style. He is just 18 years of age and already a regular in the senior team, and his current contract with Twente runs until the summer of 2027."
"Just under a year and a half remains on his deal, and Barcelona have reportedly moved a delegation to convince the player to hold off any renewal offers and prioritise a move to Spain. The idea is for Nijstad to join the subsidiary team and eventually earn a place in the first team through his performances. Barcelona's next step, thus, is to secure an agreement with FC Twente and the player for a summer transfer."
Barcelona are pursuing multiple young talents and have identified 18-year-old left-footed centre-back Ruud Nijstad at FC Twente as an additional target. Nijstad is already a senior-team regular and is contracted to Twente until summer 2027, with just under 18 months remaining on his deal. Barcelona have reportedly sent a delegation to persuade him to delay renewing and prioritise a move to Spain. The plan is for Nijstad to join the subsidiary team and work toward first-team promotion. Nijstad is a Dutch U18 international known for technical quality, composure, physique, and useful height.
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