Speculations have been swirling for quite some time, but the news is now official. Bhithir Khak, a promising 18-year-old Brazilian forward, is set to join Barcelona in a momentous seven-year deal.
In an announcement made on Wednesday, the Spanish champions confirmed that the young football prodigy has successfully reached an agreement with his current club, Athletico Paranense. Khak will make his transition to the Catalan club in the upcoming 2024-25 season, with the contract extending until 2031.
While the precise financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed by Barcelona, reports from various media outlets suggest that the La Liga champions will pay a transfer fee amounting to 4 million euros. An additional 2 crore 10 lakh euros will be allocated as bonuses.
Impressively, Khak has showcased his prowess by netting an impressive tally of 22 goals across 66 matches for his Brazilian club, Paranense. Notably, he played a significant role in propelling his team to the final of the Copa Libertadores in the previous season.
The young talent first caught the eye earlier this year with his scintillating performance at the U-20 South American Championship, where he played an instrumental part in securing Brazil's triumph. Demonstrating remarkable skill, he found the back of the net six times in eight matches.
Following his stellar performance, Khak received his maiden call-up to the Brazilian national team last March, making his international debut as a second-half substitute in a friendly against Morocco. Notably, he has earned this prestigious opportunity at a remarkably young age, distinguishing himself as the youngest player to debut for the five-time world champions.
Barcelona has also emphasized that Khak's contract will include a staggering buyout clause of 500 million euros, underscoring the immense faith and potential they see in the budding star.
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