Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing 17-year-old Spanish defensive sensation Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona.
According to a report by ESPN, Pau Cubarsi might not have a long-term future with Barcelona. Premier League clubs are keen on signing the 17-year-old defensive sensation. Meanwhile, the teenage prospect has a meagre release clause worth only €10 million in his contract with the Blaugrana.
Who is Pau Cubarsi?
Pau Cubarsi is the latest highly-rated wonderkid to emerge from Barcelona’s fabled La Masia division and make his first-team debut for the club. A native of Estanyol, the Spanish under-17 international began his youth career with FC Vilablareix and represented FC Girona before joining Barcelona.
He has risen through the ranks in the last half a dozen years, representing most age-group sides before arriving at the senior level. The 17-year-old has already made six appearances for the Barcelona first team, even providing an assist in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 against Unionistas.
Cubarsi’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. The latest report has revealed that Premier League clubs are keen on signing the 17-year-old from Barcelona. Meanwhile, the youngster has a meagre release clause of just €10 million in his contract with the Blaugrana.
Premier League Calling?
The Premier League’s interest in Pau Cubarsi is hardly surprising, considering most English bigwigs are constantly in the market for highly-rated prospects. While ESPN has not revealed the identity of the Premier League outfits, recent reports have suggested that Pep Guardiola has closely monitored the Barcelona defender’s progress.
Meanwhile, reports in October claimed that Chelsea had been keeping tabs on Cubarsi’s progress at the Catalan club. The two Premier League heavyweights might still be interested in the 17-year-old defensive sensation. But it will not be surprising if other clubs have also shown interest in him.
The presence of an attractive release clause worth only €10 million in his contract makes Pau Cubarsi an appealing target. But prising him away from Barcelona might be a tall order, considering the thriving youth-driven project at the club. It will be interesting to see if a move to the Premier League sees the light of day.
