Juventus have signed Boca Juniors prospect Francisco Barido.
Just 15, Barido has been snapped up from Boca's youth system.
His parents accompanied him to Italy as the attacking midfielder is not yet sixteen, the minimum age to put pen to paper on a professional contract. Of Argentine nationality, he also has a Croatian passport.
Barido has been likened to Roma star Paulo Dybala and been dubbed the new 'Joya' in Argentina.
Juve moved quickly for Barido this month knowing Barcelona has followed the youngster since he was nine years of age.
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Lababidi
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the boy is very talented. we are lucky to have him and see him develop under our eyes. forza Juve
Lababidi
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Barca couldn't sign him he is just 15. His parents were moving to Italy that's why Juve were able to register him as thier youth player. still when he turns 16 other Italian teams can g again for him unless he is tied with a contract.
ClemJay
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Juve scared that Barcelona might snatch him. Barca's financial misfortune is hitting them hard. Imagine having a strong need of a player in your team but no funds to buy him. This is the lowest Barcelona has ever gotten to and I hope they come out stronger than ever
Elchairmano-7
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Keep building Max