Barcelona’s exits are coming thick and fast as the transfer deadline crests the horizon. Vitor Roque and Ilkay Gundogan are set to be confirmed as leaving the club this week, and a La Masia talent is also headed to Serie A.
As per Jijantes, under-19 left-back Albert Navarro will sign for Serie A side Atalanta. The 17-year-old will be worth €2m to Barcelona‘s accounts, and Albert Roge explained that the Blaugrana will not have a buyback option on him.
El juvenil Albert Navarro ya está en Italia para cerrar su fichaje por el Atalanta. Traspaso alrededor de los 2M por el lateral izquierdo formado en la Masia.
El Barça NO tendrá opción de recompra pero SÍ porcentaje de futura venta.
Contado en @JijantesFC #FCBMasia pic.twitter.com/4FPW62kOna
— Albert Rogé (@albert_roge) August 21, 2024
They will however retain a percentage of any future sales. Navarro had been on the fringes of the Barca Atletic team, but there are several young left-backs ahead of him before he can think about the first team, with Alejandro Balde deemed the future of the position. Gerard Martin and Alex Valle are a few years older, but one of them is likely to back up Balde this season.
Ilkay Gündogan has just booked a private flight to travel to Manchester this afternoon. The player is at the Ciutat Esportiva, saying goodbye to his teammates. @monfortcarlos
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) August 21, 2024
Navarro had featured in the UEFA Youth League for Barcelona last season, but was deemed expendable by Barca Atletic coach Albert Sanchez this summer.
