As Brighton eye signing Valentin Barco, here is all you need to know about the footballer and his transfer news along with his bio, age, parents, family and nationality
Valentin Barco, a left-back for Boca Juniors, has drawn interest from both Brighton and Manchester City, and his highlight reel is very strong.
Who is Valentin Barco, bio, age, height, family, parents, nationality, career stats, transfer news
The fact that the 19-year-old is being pursued by two of the best-run clubs suggests that he is a key talent to keep an eye on. Given the $10 million transfer fee required to sign the young player and the release clause that is said to be in his Boca Juniors contract, it is easy to believe that personal circumstances would not be an issue for either club to sort out.
Similar to another Argentinian who played for Brighton, Alexis Mac Allister, who was spotted as a young youngster and eventually became a desirable commodity that bigger clubs were anxious to sign. It is to be seen which club acquires the young rising star.
Brighton are in talks to sign Argentine left back Valentín Barco, negotiations are ongoing — concrete interest club sources confirm 🔵🇦🇷
Deal on, as @ESPNArgentina called.
Player’s keen on the move and talks will continue to get it done for 2004 born talented LB. pic.twitter.com/nGbuyYVQ35
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023
Who is Valentin Barco?
Barco recently became 19 years old. He was born in Buenos Aires in 23 July 2004. He bizarrely started his playing career at the age of three with Sportivo Las Parejas, and in 2014 he transferred to the Boca Juniors development programme. The 19-year-old measures 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in).
He was elevated to the first-team roster in 2021 after turning 17 despite making just 14 field appearances during that period. The player who is wearing number 19 has scored one goal for his club and three goals for Argentina’s young squad, demonstrating that he is more than capable of moving up.
The wonderkid is a very direct dribbler who like to challenge his man one-on-one with his electrifying pace, making him virtually a full-back and winger combined.
Valentin Barco’s family
Prior to relocating to Las Parejas, Argentina, he spent his formative years living in Buenos Aires with his family. There is not much information about the player’s family.
What is Valentin Barco’s net worth?
Valentin Barco’s net worth has not been disclosed yet. However, he is just 19 years old and his wealth will increase in the coming years as several Premier League clubs already eye to the youngster.