Home Sports Football Premier League Argentine teenager Barco, 19, completes his move to Brighton from Boca Juniors
Valentin Barco of Argentina shoots the ball during practice ahead of the U23 South American Pre-Olympic Tournament to be held in Venezuela from January 20 to February 11 in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, January 12, 2024.
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(Photo by: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP) (Photo by: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images) Valentin Barco of Argentina trains in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on January 12, 2024, ahead of the South American national team.
Shoot the ball during the session.
The Pre-Olympic U23 tournament will be held in Venezuela from January 20th to February 11th.
(Photo Credit: LUIS ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo Credit: LUIS ROBAYO /AFP via Getty Images) Luke Edwards British Independence Sunday 14th January 2024, 10:00: 47 Brighton from Boca to Argentina The junior team has secured a contract with the genius player Valentin Barco.
Both clubs have completed the paperwork on the £8m deal, with Barco’s arrival at Amex expected to be announced this week.
The 19-year-old, who is being looked after by Europe’s biggest clubs, has completed his medical exam ahead of the deal, which will see him sign his first four-and-a-half year contract.
The 19-year-old was targeted by Brighton after breaking into senior football as a full-back who can also play as a winger.
Brighton continue their success story as pioneers of South America’s best talent.
Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo will move to Liverpool and Chelsea respectively this summer.
Barco is expected to compete for a place in manager Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who have signed young talents such as Ansu Fati this season.
Barco has made 35 appearances for Boca Juniors since breaking into the first team three years ago and was also involved in last year’s Copa Libertadores final defeat against Fluminense.
He has not yet played for the Argentina national team, but he has played for the U23 team.
There was a release clause in Boca’s contract, which Brighton fulfilled as they wanted to take him to England in this transfer window.