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Barcelona complete signing of 18-year-old Dutch midfielder

Ludovit Reis â Barcelona's new signing confir — Ludovit Reis – Barcelona's new signing confirmed

In a bid to build a strong, young core for the future, Barcelona have kicked off their transfer activity for the summer by completing the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Ludovit Reis. Reis has been playing for Eredivisie side FC Groningen. Reis had his medical at Barcelona yesterday, and the £2.8 million deal has been completed now.

Reis will join Barcelona on a 3-year deal till 2022. Barcelona will also exercise the option of extending it by a further 2 years. He will also have a buyout clause of £188 million.

Barcelona announced the signing on their website.

“Ludovit Reis has signed a contract this morning with FC Barcelona player,”

“He did so this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in the presence of director Silvio Elias, the head of professional youth football at the club.”

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