Four days ago, we carried a report from RTV Noord, who claimed that Barcelona have held ‘several discussions’ for Groningen’s Ludovit Reis.
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf brings the latest developments around the 18-year-old, while they also provide a background on how the midfielder caught Barca’s attention.
Two weeks ago, the teenager impressed the Catalan club so much while on international duty with Netherlands U19 side.
The Blaugrana’s financial director, scout and academy chief Jose Mari Bakero traveled to the Netherlands to hold talks with the Eredivisie club.
Despite being tight lipped for long, Groningen managing director Hans Nijland confirmed the interest from the Spanish champions in signing Reis is “very serious” and the two clubs are talking about the player’s transfer.
Bakero is in charge of Barca B and their U19 side, meaning the youngster will be a part of the B team rather than their first team.
De Telegraaf further explains Barcelona have submitted a ‘concrete plan’ for Reis’ development, which should come as a big boost for the player.
Interestingly the report claims Ernesto Valverde’s side cannot be compared to the Premier League clubs because even though they attract youngsters, only a handful make it to the first team.
