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ESSEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 11: Mikael Baza of Germany runs with the ball during the U16 friendly match between U16 Germany and U16 Romania at Stadion Uhlenkrug on October 11, 2025 in Essen, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images for DFB) | Getty Images for DFB
Barcelona have reportedly completed a deal to bring in 16-year-old Mikael Baza from German side HSV Hamburg on a deal until 2029.
The Catalans have been tentatively linked with the teenager in recent weeks , with Fabrizio Romano reporting a deal has now been done.
Baza will link up with Barcelona Atletic and will hope he can impress with Juliano Belletti’s side and go on and earn first-team opportunities with Hansi Flick’s first team.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have completed deal to sign 16 year old defender Mikael Baza from HSV Hamburg for Barça Atletic. The deal has been led by agent Pini Zahavi. Jonathan Tah’s cousin will sign a three year deal until June 2029, as @SkySportDE reported. pic.twitter.com/megftkP4bv
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2026
According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick is a big admirer of Baza and asked Barcelona to make their move after learning he was considering joining Serie A side Juventus.
Baza is also said to have pushed for the transfer as he was eager to join Barcelona. The teenager only had a year left on his contract with Hamburg and will sign a three-year agreement with the Catalans.
The teenager arrives just as Barcelona are waving goodbye to Alvaro Cortes. The center-back is set to complete a move to Royal Antwerp before the window closes.
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