Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign two Brazilian youngsters – Kaiky and Angelo. According to Brazilian journalist Joaquim Piera, Barca will pay a fixed price for both players.
Here’s everything you need to know about the players:
Kaiky
Age
Kaiky Fernandes is just 18 and already a first team regular with Santos.
Position
Kaiky plays as a centre-back for Santos, and is considered among the most technically gifted players of his generation.
Physique
The teenager is six-foot tall. His towering frame allows him to compete favourably in aerial duels and also for set-pieces.
Style
Kaiky likes to keep the ball on the floor. He’s rated for his smooth passing and composure on the ball.
Angelo
Age
Angelo Gabriel is just 17 and also a first team regular with Brazilian heavyweight Santos. He’s played over 50 games for them.
Position
Angelo can play anywhere in the front three, but prefers to play on the right, where he can cut in and shoot with his stronger left foot.
Physique
Angelo has a lanky frame, and stands at 5ft 8′. The youngster still has a lot of room to bulk up, but he’s already showing promise.
Neymar comparison
The Brazilian striker have been compared to Neymar. In fact, Santos even handed him Neymar’s no. 11 jersey as a sign of good faith in the player.
Angelo smashed Neymar’s record to become the youngest ever scorer at the Copa Libertadores at just 16.
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