Key Takeaways
- FC Barcelona want to sign 18-year-old Samuele Inacio from Borussia Dortmund
- The attacking midfielder can join for free next summer or for a small fee now
- Borussia Dortmund have offered him a new contract with higher wages and first-team football
FC Barcelona are tracking another young prospect. The Catalan club wants to sign Samuele Inacio from Borussia Dortmund. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has caught the eye of Deco. Barcelona’s Director of Football has focused on signing teenage talents from Europe and Africa since he arrived.
The Italian-Brazilian player has not signed a new contract with Dortmund yet. His current deal runs out next summer. Barcelona could sign him for free then. They could also pay a small fee to get him now.
Barcelona have spoken to Inacio’s agents. They want him to play for Barça Atlètic. He would also train with the senior squad. Paris Saint-Germain have made a similar offer to the youngster.
Dortmund do not want to lose their starlet. They have put a new contract on the table. His wages would rise from €150,000 to €500,000 per year. The German club would also give him minutes with the first team.
Reporter Fabrizio Romano says the deal is not complete. However, Inacio is likely to stay at Dortmund. He has already played four times for the senior side. He made his debut against Bayern Munich in February. Last weekend, he started his first match against Freiburg.
Inacio can play as an attacking midfielder or on the wing. He has scored for Italy’s under-19 side. Both Italy and Brazil want him to play for their senior national teams.