Here we go! Barcelona signs Uruguayan wonderkid Patricio Pacifico
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The talented full-back is set to become a Barcelona player soon.
Details: According to Fabrizio Romano on his social media page X, Catalan giants Barcelona are on the verge of signing 19-year-old Uruguayan Patricio Pacifico from Defensor Sporting.
Pacifico plays as a left-back and is renowned for his technical ability and blistering pace.
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According to Romano, Barcelona will take Pacifico on loan until the end of the season, but the deal includes an option to buy for €1.8 million, along with additional bonuses for Defensor Sporting.
Pacifico is a product of Defensor Sporting's academy, and this move marks the first transfer of his professional career.
This season, Pacifico has made 27 appearances for Defensor, scoring 2 goals. His current contract with the club runs until 2028, and his market value is estimated at €650,000 by Transfermarkt.
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