"The Catalan club believe the agreement between the two clubs is nearing completion, with confidence growing that the transfer will soon be finalised. Barcelona see Onstein as a long-term investment rather than an immediate first-team solution. As such, the club is convinced by the defender's physical profile, composure on the ball and tactical understanding. As a result, the sporting department want to design a personalised development plan that allows the teenager to grow within the club's structure without unnecessary pressure."
"At one stage, it was even claimed that the defender was due to travel to Italy for a medical examination. However, those negotiations collapsed at the paperwork stage, when documentation was being exchanged between the parties. Barcelona were quick to react as and when opportunity emerged. With Milan temporarily out of the race, the Catalan club stepped up their efforts and positioned themselves as the most convincing destination for the player."
Barcelona are close to completing a deal for 18-year-old centre-back Juwensley Onstein from Jong Genk, with confidence growing that the transfer will be finalised soon. The club views Onstein as a long-term investment rather than an immediate first-team solution. Barcelona are convinced by his physical profile, composure on the ball and tactical understanding. The sporting department plans a personalised development plan to allow the teenager to grow within the club's structure without unnecessary pressure. Onstein has already given his approval to join Barcelona. AC Milan had been in advanced talks and a medical was planned, but those negotiations collapsed during paperwork, allowing Barcelona to step in.
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