Barcelona, Manchester United among clubs tracking ‘Ecuadorian Haaland’ – report

Barcelona, Manchester United among clubs tracking ‘Ecuadorian Haaland’ – report

FC Barcelona are always alert to up-and-coming talents across the globe, with a view to strengthening the squad for the future.

The South American market, in particular, holds particular appeal for the Blaugrana, with the club monitoring many talents in the region.

Juan Riquelme Angulo on Barcelona’s radar

And, according to AS, one such player who is very much on the radars of Barcelona happens to be Ecuadorian teenager Juan Riquelme Angulo.

Only 18 years old, just ten appearances for Independiente del Valle and an emergency call-up to the Ecuador national team have already been enough for Angulo to attract attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

As per the report, Barça, Manchester United, SL Benfica and FC Porto are all exploring a potential move for the forward.

The 1.93m striker has scored twice in his first ten senior matches and has also become a regular feature in Ecuador’s youth setup, making six appearances for the U-17 side.

He even received his first senior national team call-up, drafted in by Sebastian Beccacece as emergency cover following injuries to Yeboah and Kevin Rodriguez. Even without making his debut, that call-up has significantly raised his profile on the international scouting scene.