Sports News Report
League: Serie ASport: SoccerCountry: GermanyCategory: Trades

Barcelona sign 16-year-old defender Mikael Baza from HSV Hamburg

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:13 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Barcelona sign 16-year-old defender Mikael Baza from HSV Hamburg
Summary

Barcelona have finalized the acquisition of 16-year-old defender Mikael Baza from German club HSV Hamburg. The teenager signed a three-year deal that keeps him under contract with the Catalans until June 2029. Baza will join Barcelona Atletic, managed by Juliano Belletti, with the goal of eventually competing for a spot in the first team under Hansi Flick. The move followed interest from Juventus, with Baza reportedly pushing for the transfer to Spain. The signing coincides with the departure of center-back Alvaro Cortes, who is closing in on a move to Royal Antwerp before the current transfer window shuts. Pini Zahavi served as the agent for the deal.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Market Watch
  • •Mikael Baza signed a three-year contract with Barcelona valid until June 2029.
  • •The defender will initially play for Barcelona Atletic under Juliano Belletti.
  • •The deal was finalized following interest from Juventus.
  • •Alvaro Cortes is leaving Barcelona for Royal Antwerp as the transfer window closes.
Latest Updates
  • 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona agree deal to sign German youth international from HSV
  • 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona sign 16-year-old defender Mikael Baza from HSV Hamburg
What they're saying
"

FC Barcelona and Hamburger SV have reached an agreement for 16-year-old centre-back Mikael Baza, according to Sky Germany.Baza is reportedly set to sign a contract with Barcelona until 2029, with his ...

Related Teams & Leagues
BarcelonaSerie ASoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days