La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly closing in on signing 14-year-old Spanish defensive sensation Alvaro Gomez from Real Valladolid.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Alvaro Gomez is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions have advanced talks with Real Valladolid to secure the services of the 14-year-old defensive sensation.
Who is Alvaro Gomez?
Alvaro Gomez is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence in Spain. The country has produced legendary defenders like Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, and Gerard Pique since 2000. The latest generation has seen many up-and-coming prospects like Pau Cubarsi, whose exploits for Barcelona have attracted many top clubs.
Gomez is now capturing the attention of high-profile outfits after making his mark in age-group football in his homeland. The 2009-born defensive sensation is a versatile defender who can play as a centre-back and a right-back. And he has been a revelation since becoming a right-back this season.
In addition, Alvaro Gomez is playing at a level higher than his age group, further adding to the allure surrounding him. So, it is hardly surprising that the 15-year-old is capturing the attention of many La Liga bigwigs, including Barcelona. And the reigning La Liga champions are reportedly closing in on securing his services.
Barcelona Have Shown Interest in Other Real Valladolid Prodigies
Gomez is not the first Real Valladolid prospect to emerge on Barcelona’s radar. The Blaugrana also considered signing highly-rated 19-year-old right-back Ivan Fresneda last year before a move failed to materialise. Gui Ruck also emerged as a target for Barcelona and other European heavyweights but is closing in on joining Flamengo.
The reigning La Liga champions are not dropping the ball on Alvaro Gomez, having advanced talks with Real Valladolid over a possible move for the 2009-born Spanish defensive sensation. So, with Barcelona being the front-runner to land him, a move to the fabled La Masia is seemingly on the cards.
It will be interesting to see if another club can throw a spanner in the works for Barcelona. But for now, the Catalan giants are on the verge of signing Gomez after advancing talks with Real Valladolid over a move for the 14-year-old wonderkid.
