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Barcelona Signs Young Winger Ajayi Tavares from Norwich City

Barcelona Signs Young Winger Ajayi Tavares from Norwich City

G. E (Elbotola)
24 February 2026at10:45

Spanish club Barcelona officially announced on Monday the signing of 16-year-old young winger Ajayi Tavares from English club Norwich City. This announcement came after the resolution of some bureaucratic issues that had delayed the official confirmation of the deal.

The Catalan club had finalized the signing of Tavares during the latter stages of the winter transfer window. The player is expected to bolster the "Juvenil" youth team under coach Pol Planas. Furthermore, Tavares will be gradually integrated into the Barcelona Atlètic team, led by coach Beletti.

Ajayi Tavares holds Portuguese nationality and is an England youth international, which facilitated his move to Spain before reaching adulthood. José Ramón Alexanko, the head of the club's youth football department, attended the contract signing ceremony.

What team will Ajayi Tavares initially join at Barcelona?

Ajayi Tavares is expected to initially bolster Barcelona's "Juvenil" youth team under coach Pol Planas, with plans for gradual integration into the Barcelona Atlètic squad under coach Beletti.

What bureaucratic issues delayed Ajayi Tavares' official signing?

The official confirmation of Ajayi Tavares' deal was delayed due to the resolution of some unspecified bureaucratic issues, which have now been successfully addressed by the club.
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