Barcelona have officially secured the signature of 17-year-old Azerbaijani midfield prodigy, Ibrahim Babayev, who has been making waves in European youth football. The talented youngster arrives at the Catalan club from Swiss side Servette FC, where he had been developing his technical skills and tactical awareness. Babayev’s acquisition highlights Barcelona’s continued commitment to scouting and nurturing young talent from around the globe, ensuring a steady pipeline of promising players for the future.
Over the past several weeks, Ibrahim has been on trial with Barça’s Juvenil B team, giving both the player and the club a chance to assess his fit within Barcelona’s unique style of play. During this period, he impressed the coaching staff with his vision, ball control, and ability to dictate the tempo from midfield. His performances demonstrated not only his technical abilities but also his maturity on the pitch, a trait highly valued in Barcelona’s youth system.
Today marks the official signing of his contract, cementing his place within one of the world’s most prestigious football academies. This step represents a significant milestone in Babayev’s young career, offering him access to elite training facilities, top-level coaching, and the opportunity to compete against some of Europe’s best youth talents.
Barcelona fans will now be eagerly watching his development, hopeful that Ibrahim Babayev can one day progress through the ranks and make an impact on the first team. The club’s investment in him underscores their long-term vision of blending local talent with promising international prospects, maintaining their identity of nurturing technically gifted and tactically intelligent players.
