Official: Barcelona secure latest summer signing

La Liga champions Barcelona have this week added to the club’s midfield ranks at youth level.

This comes amid confirmation of the arrival of Croatian starlet Lovro Chelfi.

The name of youngster Chelfi emerged as a prominent one in the media chatter surrounding Barcelona earlier this week.

As much came after widespread confirmation was forthcoming that the Blaugrana had earmarked the starlet as a leading transfer target with a view to next season.

Chelfi, for his part, is an 18-year-old attack-minded midfielder, who has long been considered a potential star in the making in his home country of Croatia.

And as alluded to above, over the last 24 hours, his move to one of European football’s biggest clubs has been confirmed.

As revealed in a statement across the social media platforms of Croatian outfit NK Kustošija, Chelfi has put pen to paper on terms with Barcelona.

The youngster is now expected to link up with Barça Atlétic.

Conor Laird – GSFN