Barcelona Keeping Tabs on 17-Year-Old American Talent Compared to Toni Kroos

With the recent appointment of Sporting Director Deco, Barcelona is shifting its focus towards recruiting young talents for various levels of the club. Among the prospects, 17-year-old midfielder Pedro Soma has caught their attention as a potential addition to the youth categories starting next season.

Currently plying his trade for the First Federation side Cornella, Soma’s future may lie elsewhere as several top clubs express interest in his signature. Barcelona is just one of the many “important clubs” from both Europe and the MLS tracking Soma’s promising career.

Soma made his debut for Cornella’s first team in the current season and has impressed observers with a playing style likened to Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos—a flattering comparison indeed.

As Soma approaches his 18th birthday next summer, he will become eligible to sign a professional contract. However, Cornella’s ability to retain him remains uncertain, as Barcelona and other clubs vie for his services in what could become a competitive recruitment battle.