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Barcelona decide to go through with signing of 20-year-old left-back
TL;DR
Barcelona is set to sign 20-year-old left-back Patricio Pacifico from Defensor Sporting. He has made six appearances for Barca Atletic since joining in January, contributing to their promotion push in Segunda RFEF.
Key points
- Barcelona is signing 20-year-old Patricio Pacifico.
- Pacifico plays as a left-back and central defender.
- He joined Barca Atletic from Defensor Sporting in January.
- Pacifico has made six appearances for Barca Atletic.
- Barca Atletic is aiming for promotion in Segunda RFEF.
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Barcelona decide to go through with signing of 20-year-old left-back
Barcelona are moving towards the signing of promising defender Patricio Pacifico. The Uruguayan, who can play at left-back or in central defence, joined the club’s reserve side Barca Atletic on in the January transfer window from Defensor Sporting in Montevideo, where he came through.
Arriving late in the January window, Pacifico has made a total of six appearances or for Barca Atletic, as they seek promotion from Segunda RFEF back to the third tier of Spanish football. Currently they lie 6th, one point off the promotion places (2nd to 5th) with three games to go. Pacifico has appeared four times as a central defender, and twice as a left-back, his natural position, scoring in a 5-1 win over UE Porreres.
Barcelona buy option terms explained
Image via Sport. Patricio Pacifico in action for Barca Atletic.
Pacifico arrived on a loan deal, but as part of the agreement with Defensor, the deal will become permanent if he plays 10 times for Barca Atletic. That would trigger a buy clause for 50% of his rights in exchange for €1.8m. As things stand, that is impossible if Barca Atletic do not make the play-offs, as the maximum number of games he can reach is nine.
Q&A
Who is Patricio Pacifico and what position does he play?
Patricio Pacifico is a 20-year-old Uruguayan defender who can play as a left-back or central defender.
What is the current status of Barca Atletic in their league?
Barca Atletic is currently 6th in Segunda RFEF, just one point off the promotion places with three games remaining.
When did Barcelona sign Patricio Pacifico?
Barcelona signed Patricio Pacifico during the January transfer window.
