{"id":144888,"date":"2025-06-25T20:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T18:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/ze-lucas-new-brazilian-jewel-on-barcelona-radar_313236_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:28:31","slug":"ze-lucas-new-brazilian-jewel-on-barcelona-radar_313236_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/transfers\/ze-lucas-new-brazilian-jewel-on-barcelona-radar_313236_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Another surprise signing? Z\u00e9 Lucas, the new Brazilian gem on Bar\u00e7a’s radar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Z\u00e9 Lucas has caught the attention of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwho 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<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

The sporting management of FC Barcelona<\/a> 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.<\/p>

This is Jos\u00e9 Lucas Gomes da Silva, better known as ‘Z\u00e9 Lucas’<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>.<\/p>

According to the latest rumors, Z\u00e9 Lucas is so talented that Bar\u00e7a is reportedly already negotiating a possible transfer with the Brazilian team.<\/p>

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<\/strong>, where he has played 17 matches (1,209 minutes).<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a awaits a positive response for Z\u00e9 Lucas<\/b><\/h2>

Along these lines, recent rumors suggest that Barcelona and Z\u00e9 Lucas’s current club have reached a good understanding, and the talks have progressed significantly<\/strong>.<\/p>

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

As such, Z\u00e9 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<\/strong>, but he is also very tactically aware and, when it comes to winning the ball back, he shows a great deal of aggression.<\/p>

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It is important to note that, according to other media outlets, if Bar\u00e7a closes the signing of the midfielder, he may have to remain in Brazil for another year<\/strong> due to restrictions in Spain regarding the registration of non-EU underage players.<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a’s idea is clear: sign young talent<\/b><\/h2>

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.<\/p>

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

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Related<\/p>

Bar\u00e7a shields Lamine Yamal: Roony Bardghji will be his new replacement <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

Another signing that would demonstrate Bar\u00e7a’s focus on the future is the likely addition of 22-year-old Nico Williams<\/a>, with whom the Blaugrana club reportedly already has an agreement, pending the payment of his release clause, which is \u20ac58 million.<\/p>

Joan Garc\u00eda<\/strong> is another example of this. The 24-year-old goalkeeper has already signed a contract with the Cul\u00e9 team until 2031, and everything suggests he will be the first team’s starting goalkeeper.<\/p>

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Related<\/p>

Joan Garc\u00eda signs with Bar\u00e7a on deal running until 2031 <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

Bar\u00e7a’s commitment to young players will be evident. According to the most recent reports, Jan Virgili, Ibrahim Diarra, Ton Fern\u00e1ndez, Jofre Torrents, and Landry Farr\u00e9 (players from Bar\u00e7a Atl\u00e8tic)<\/strong> will travel on the Asian tour.<\/p>

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.<\/p>