Barcelona set to complete the signing of ‘one of Argentina’s best talents’

According to reports from Hablemos de Velez, Barcelona are set to complete the signing of Velez Sarsfield’s Argentine youngster Gianluca Prestianni by triggering his release clause.

The 16-year-old attacker is regarded as one of the best talents in Argentina and has been on the radars of Europe’s top clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Having come through the ranks at Velez, the young winger broke into their reserve team last year and has since been pushed to the first-team setup. Prestianni has made six appearances for the Argentine outfit, assisting one goal in the process.

Just 16 years of age, Prestianni is held in the highest regard within his country. Barcelona have always been attentive to the best young talents coming through in Europe and South America.

They had missed out on the capture of Endrick from Palmeiras, who has opted to sign for Real Madrid. But, now, Barça might have beaten their arch-rivals for the capture of Prestianni.

As per the report, the Catalan giants will be paying the young Argentine’s €3 million release clause in full to secure his services.

This development comes only days after it was reported that the Blaugrana had completed the capture of another young Argentine starlet in Lucas Roman, who will be joining the Barcelona Atletic setup.

Confirmation about Prestianni’s alleged signing is yet to arrive from the club or Spanish media, but reports from Argentina suggest that the 16-year-old attacker could soon be a Barcelona player.