South American midfield prodigy reacts to Barcelona links: “Will see what happens”

Speaking with Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool Montevideo and Uruguay U-20 international midfielder Fabricio Diaz has opened up on him being linked with a summer move to FC Barcelona.

The 20-year-old is highly rated in South America and is already the captain of his club despite his young age. The youngster made a big impression at the South American U-20 Championship earlier this year and is now representing Uruguay at the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Argentina.

Given his rise in stature, Diaz has been heavily linked with an exit in the summer, with Barcelona being touted as his most likely destination.

Reports suggest that personal terms between the two parties are already taken care of and that an agreement with his club over a transfer fee is pending.

When quizzed about the possible transfer to Barcelona in the summer, Diaz remained coy in his response, saying:

“I don’t know, I don’t know anything. But obviously, you follow social networks, and nowadays, we all see everything. And obviously, I saw it.

“But that’s handled by my agent, it’s handled by my club, and now I’m completely focused here, I want to have a great World Cup, I want to win the World Cup with Uruguay. First this. After that, we’ll see what will happen.”

Since making his debut for Liverpool Montevideo three years ago, Diaz has gone on to make more than 100 appearances and is seen as a great prospect at Barcelona.

Talks have been held with his club about a potential transfer but an agreement has not yet been reached. It has been suggested that the Uruguayan outfit are holding out for a fee of around €8 million for their captain.

A holding midfielder by trade, if Diaz arrives at Barcelona, he would likely be sent to Rafa Marquez’s Barça Atletic squad initially. It remains to be seen if the La Liga champions can strike an agreement with Liverpool Montevideo for his signing.