Barcelona set to sign Portuguese teenager Dany Freire for academy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
FC Barcelona is moving closer to signing 15-year-old Dany Freire for their academy from Racing FC Union of Luxembourg. Freire, who is on trial with the club, has impressed during training with the Juvenil A team. If his performance continues positively, he is expected to officially join Barcelona after his 16th birthday in September. Freire is known for his versatility as an attacking player and has represented Portugal at youth level, having also played for Luxembourg previously.
- •Dany Freire is on trial with Barcelona's Juvenil A team.
- •The teenager has impressed coaches during training camp in Tona.
- •Freire previously played in the UEFA Youth League and U-17 Cup.
- •His official signing is expected after turning 16 in September.
- •Barcelona has recently recruited other international youth players.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona close in on signing Portuguese teenage talent from La Masia
"FC Barcelona continue to pursue promising young talent from around the world, with Dany Freire the latest prospect on the verge of joining the club’s academy, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 15-ye...
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