Barcelona will not launch the offensive to secure a deal for 16-year-old Argentine whizkid Alvaro Montoro from Velez Sarsfield.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Alvaro Montoro is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions view the Argentine whizkid as a long-term offensive solution in their first-team squad. But they will not launch the offensive to secure a deal for the teenage sensation in the January transfer window.
Alvaro Montoro is one of the brightest young prospects in South America. The 16-year-old is a native of Concepcion, and he began his youth career at his hometown club before having a stint with CSYD Liniers. But he has risen to prominence since arriving at Velez Sarsfield in 2017.
The Argentine giants are renowned for being the breeding ground for highly-rated prospects. And Montoro is the latest in the long line of promising youngsters to represent the club. The teenage whizkid has come leaps and bounds at Velez Sarsfield while breaking into his nation’s under-17 team.
Montoro’s progress has not gone unnoticed, with several high-profile clubs in Europe setting their sights on him. And Barcelona might be the Argentine prodigy’s next destination after joining the race to sign him last month. And their interest in the player is understandable.
The Catalan giants are renowned for constantly scouring the market for opportunities to bolster their youth and first-team squads. Such an outlook has helped Barcelona sign current first-team regulars like Pedri, Gavi, and Ronald Araujo. Montoro is now the latest prospect to emerge on Barcelona’s radar.
The 16-year-old Argentine whizkid is a versatile midfielder who can reprise roles in the middle of the park and the final third. So, he is an attractive target for Barcelona. But the Blaugrana will not look to secure an agreement to sign Montoro in the January transfer window.
With Barcelona’s financial troubles not over yet, they need to channel their funds carefully. So, a move for Alvaro Montoro is not on the cards yet. But they will continue monitoring the youngster’s progress, and a summer move might be on the horizon.
