La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are reportedly tracking the progress of 2009-born Brazilian wonderkid Guilherme Doguinha at Flamengo.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Jijantes, Guilherme Doguinha is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The Catalan giants have dispatched scouts to watch the Flamengo wonderkid, with the talent spotters impressed with the exploits of the 2009-born attacker for the Brazilian club.
Who is Guilherme Doguinha?
Guilherme Doguinha is the latest whizkid to rise in prominence in Brazil. The country continues to produce highly-rated prospects, with Endrick securing a big-money move to Real Madrid and Estevao Willian on the verge of joining Chelsea next year. Other promising prodigies have also appeared on the radar of high-profile clubs across Europe.
As for Doguinha, the teenage prospect has made his mark with his exploits in age-group football for Flamengo. A right-winger by trade, the 2009-born wonderkid is renowned for his pacy outlet and ability to beat the defenders with ease. While he has yet to break into the first-team squad at the Brazilian club, the youngster has made his mark in youth football.
Meanwhile, Doguinha’s exploits in age-group football in Brazil have not gone unnoticed, with several well-known clubs across Europe setting their sights on him. The latest report has revealed that the Brazilian wonderkid is the subject of interest from Barcelona, with the Catalan outfit sending scouts to watch him in action for Flamengo.
Future La Liga move on the horizon?
Barcelona’s interest in Guilherme Doguinha is understandable. The Catalan giants constantly scour the market for the brightest young prospects, including the South American market. Neymar has been Barcelona’s biggest success story from Brazil, while Vitor Roque was a recent acquisition.
As for youth transfers, the Catalan giants have recently shown interest in Eli Junior Croupi and Baye Coulibaly, among others. As for Doguinha, the 2009-born Brazilian wonderkid will likely initially arrive as a member of the fabled La Masia division before breaking into the first-team squad.
However, Doguinha will remain in Brazil until he turns 18 due to FIFA rules, which will prohibit Barcelona from bringing him over from Flamengo. Nevertheless, it is still early days of this story, and it will be interesting to see if the youngster will become a top target for Barcelona in the coming years.
