Barcelona intensified their activity in the final hours of the winter transfer window, seeking to restore balance after a series of departures that affected the academy and reserve teams, all under the close supervision of the sporting management.
According to sources close to the club, Barcelona have reached a full agreement to complete the signing of a young European defender. The player has already arrived in Barcelona and undergone medical examinations, paving the way for an official announcement in the coming hours.
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Dutch defender Jovensley Onstjen is just one step away from joining Barcelona. He is expected to sign his contract at the club’s training ground and begin his journey with Barcelona B as soon as the administrative procedures are completed.
Despite receiving several strong offers from other clubs, the player made his decision early, prioritizing Barcelona due to his belief in the club’s sporting project and the development opportunities within its system. This decision was warmly welcomed by club officials.
The sporting management see Onstjen as a player with significant potential for rapid development, possessing qualities that align with Barcelona’s playing style based on building from the back and high pressing. He will start with the reserve team under coach Juliano Belletti, while being closely monitored with a view to a possible promotion to the first team under Hansi Flick in the future.
This deal is part of Barcelona’s new scouting policy, which focuses on getting ahead of European rivals by signing young talents from outside Spain before their market value rises, especially in light of the current economic climate that requires the club to act strategically and with precision.
Sources within the club confirm that the signing of Onstjen is not merely a temporary solution, but a calculated step within a long-term plan aimed at building a strong foundation for the future, combining sporting development with financial sustainability.
The coming days may hold further surprises at Camp Nou, as Barcelona continue to move quietly, but with carefully considered decisions.
