It is not a mystery for anyone, FC Barcelona seeks to strengthen its wings. The name of Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao) returns with insistence since last year, but the Spanish international is expensive with his release clause of around € 60 million. While waiting to see if this file will advance or not, the abutments would be finalizing an interesting recruit for the future. His name? Cardoso Varela.
The 16 -year -old Portuguese evolves in Croatia, on the side of Dinamo Zagreb. This name is far from being unknown to European clubs. In 2024, while he was playing at FC Porto, Cardoso Varela had several greats from Europe at his feet such as PSG and other Cadors of the Old Continent (Manchester City, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Juventus or Borussia Dortmund).
Andy Bara, an agent who feasts on Barça
The interest of Barça is not new either since the Blaugranas were already on the spot last December. Since then, the Croatian media 24Sata Affirms that the transfer of Varela to Barça is about to be completed. The Spaniards would pay € 5 million + € 20 million in bonuses and Zagreb would have 20% on the resale. The player will however remain in Croatia, however, before flying to Ciudad Condal.
For his part, Sport Confirms that FC Barcelona negotiates the arrival of the young Portuguese well. Daily adds important information. Barça is currently negotiating with the player's agent, a certain Andy Bara. Chance does things well since this Mr. Bara is also the representative of the Espanyol goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, who is currently negotiating his transfer … at Barça. Case to follow.
