Official: Barcelona complete the signing of 16-year-old forward for La Masia

While there may not be any more first-team signings made by FC Barcelona before the transfer window closes, the club has strengthened the academy ranks with a new addition.

Indeed, Barcelona today announced that they have successfully incorporated young striker Pol Mancheno to La Masia, with the 16-year-old attacker set to join the Juvenil B squad.

“FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with the player Pol Mancheno for his incorporation into the Club in the youth stage,” the club statement read.

“The striker is already training with the Barça Juvenil B team. Welcome!”

🤝 El FC Barcelona ha arribat a un acord amb el jugador Pol Mancheño per a la seva incorporació al Club en l’etapa juvenil

🆕 El davanter ja s’entrena amb el Juvenil B blaugrana

🙌🏼 Benvingut!#FCBMasia 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/qt2Mad9GoC

— FC Barcelona – Masia (@FCBmasia) August 14, 2025

Mancheno joins La Masia after leaving the academy of Barcelona’s local rivals, RCD Espanyol.

The teenage forawrd saw limited action with Espanyol’s Cadete A team last season. The Catalans, anticipating that he would not remain at the club, decided to reduce his involvement.

His performances attracted attention from several major clubs, including Real Madrid, who were reportedly close to signing him. Ultimately, however, Mancheno has chosen Barcelona.

Known for his physical strength and sharp movement into space, the teenager is a natural goal-scorer with a strong presence in the box.