Another surprise signing? Zé Lucas, the new Brazilian gem on Barça's radar

Published New:25/06/2025 - 20:33h

Updated New:25/06/2025 - 20:33h

Zé Lucas has caught the attention of Barcelona, who have already initiated contact to try to sign him. The interest in the captain of the Brazil U-17 team is another example of the Catalan team's commitment to the future

The sporting management of FC Barcelona is relentless in its intention to continue scouting for talent that will enhance the club's prestige. In the last few hours, a new name has emerged who could join the ranks of the Catalan club.

This is José Lucas Gomes da Silva, better known as 'Zé Lucas', a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Sport Recife in the Serie A of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The player is 17 years old and, according to Transfermarkt, has a market value of 3 million euros.

According to the latest rumors, Zé Lucas is so talented that Barça is reportedly already negotiating a possible transfer with the Brazilian team.

The player is the captain of the Brazil U-17 national team, who are South American champions in that category. Furthermore, he is a key player for Sport Recife, where he has played 17 matches (1,209 minutes).

Barça awaits a positive response for Zé Lucas

Along these lines, recent rumors suggest that Barcelona and Zé Lucas's current club have reached a good understanding, and the talks have progressed significantly.

Thus, the Blaugrana club hopes for a positive response in the coming days to close a deal. It is also important to note that the midfielder is considered one of Brazil's top talents to watch in the coming years.

As such, Zé Lucas usually plays as a central midfielder, but he also excels as an interior midfielder. The player is drawing interest thanks to his ability to unbalance defenses, but he is also very tactically aware and, when it comes to winning the ball back, he shows a great deal of aggression.

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It is important to note that, according to other media outlets, if Barça closes the signing of the midfielder, he may have to remain in Brazil for another year due to restrictions in Spain regarding the registration of non-EU underage players.

Barça's idea is clear: sign young talent

The trend of European clubs signing young talent has also taken hold at Barcelona. The Blaugrana club, aware of what it can do with these types of 'assets,' is beginning to sign with an eye toward the future.

An example of signing young players is the expected arrival of 19-year-old Roony Bardghji. The Swedish player is expected to travel to Barcelona next week to sign his contract.

Another signing that would demonstrate Barça's focus on the future is the likely addition of 22-year-old Nico Williams, with whom the Blaugrana club reportedly already has an agreement, pending the payment of his release clause, which is €58 million.

Joan García is another example of this. The 24-year-old goalkeeper has already signed a contract with the Culé team until 2031, and everything suggests he will be the first team's starting goalkeeper.

Barça's commitment to young players will be evident. According to the most recent reports, Jan Virgili, Ibrahim Diarra, Ton Fernández, Jofre Torrents, and Landry Farré (players from Barça Atlètic) will travel on the Asian tour.

This does not mean that, if the signing of the talented Brazilian is finalized, he will immediately become part of the first team, but rather that Barcelona knows which areas of the market to explore.