Who is Valentin Barco? Many have been asking after Manchester City agreed a deal to sign the Boca Juniors wonderkid.
According to TYC Sports journalist Germán García Grova, delegates from Manchester City will now travel to Argentina to finalise the deal.
So, who is Valentin Barco? Let’s take a look…
Who is Valentin Barco?
Well, Barco is a player in possession of world class potential – to say the least.
The 19-year-old has made a name for himself in Argentina with some scintillating displays on the left of defence, earning a spot in The Guardian’s coveted Next Generation list back in 2021.
Barco remarkably started his career at the age of just three when signing for Sportivo Las Parejas, before Boca Juniors snapped him up six years later.
What position does Valentin Barco play?
Manchester City are getting their hands on a versatile talent in Barco.
The teenager’s main position is at left-back.
However, Barco can also play as a left-wing back and also as an outright left-winger, so Pep Guardiola will be able to deploy the South American in a number of roles.
How good is Valentin Barco?
A left-back does not usually generate much excitement amongst football fans in comparison to a forward, but it is safe to say that Manchester City supporters should be delighted by this news.
According to the Guardian, coaches actually believe Barco can play in central midfield as a result of his immense technical ability, and he has been tipped to develop into a superstar.
The 5ft 8in wonderkid is also said to possess a deadly free-kick.
Furthermore, Barco was named Player of the Under-20 L’Alcudia friendly tournament for Argentina.
Valentin Barco’s stats
Boca Juniors
Appearances: 21
Goals: 1
Assists: 2
Yellow Cards: 7
Minutes: 1,534
Argentina Under-20
Caps: 8
Goals: 0
Assists: 2
Yellow Cards: 0
Red Cards: 0
Minutes: 512
Argentina Under-15
Caps: 6
Goals: 3
Valentin Barco profile
Full name: Valentin Barco
Age: 19
Height: 5ft 8in (1.72m)
Nationality: Argentina
Place of birth: Veinticinco de Mayo, Buenos Aires
Date of birth: 23rd July 2004
Club: Boca Juniors
Position: Left-back
Salary: £1,500-a-week
