Barcelona don set their sights on Fluminense young baller, Riquelme Felipe, wey don play just 17 senior matches. After dem recently sign 19-year-old Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen, e clear say Barça no dey look back — dem wan load their squad with young fire.
Barça Strategy: Buy Talent Before E Blow
Wetin dey push this strategy? Simple – Barça pocket no fat again, so dem dey avoid buying big names with big price tags. Instead, dem dey go after young, talented players wey still dey grow.
Even Barça sporting director Deco don confirm before say Riquelme dey among the players wey dey his watchlist.
Contract Wahala Fit Help Barça
Report from Mundo Deportivo talk say Barcelona don dey monitor Riquelme since last year. Even though e get contract with Fluminense till March 2028, one clause fit make things soft for Barça.
If na club outside Brazil wan sign am, di contract go expire March 2026 instead — meaning Barça fit grab am for small change before other clubs rush am.
Dem Wan Am For First Team Or B Team?
Barça never fully talk whether dem wan make Riquelme join the senior squad as backup for Lamine Yamal or Raphinha, or dem wan stash am first inside Barça B. But one thing clear — if dem no act fast, other European clubs fit enter the race.
Who Be Riquelme Felipe?
Di boy name na homage to legend Juan Roman Riquelme, and e rise from Fluminense youth setup to senior team start this January.
So far, e don gather 17 senior appearances, even though only 2 come for the Brazilian top league.
E dey play mostly from right wing with im left foot, and e sabi dribble, connect well with teammates, and disturb defenders for final third. Wahala fit dey if Barça no act fast – because talents like this no dey stay long under radar.