Barcelona signs midfielder Samuel Borniquel to professional contract

Barcelona has officially secured midfielder Samuel Borniquel's first professional contract as of June 14, 2026. The highly-rated 16-year-old joins the ranks of other recognized talents from the club’s La Masia academy. Borniquel, who previously played for Real Zaragoza, is seen as a key figure in Barcelona's future plans. This renewal aligns with the club's ongoing efforts to retain promising young players, following similar contract signings for several academy players in recent weeks.

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