Barcelona Sign Croatian Midfield Prodigy

With Joan Garcia signed and Roony Bardghji on his way, FC Barcelona have now reached an agreement for their third signing of the summer.

Indeed, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Croatian midfield prospect Lovro Chelfi from NK Kustosija.

The 18-year-old talent had been linked with a move to the Premier League but has now agreed to sign for the Blaugrana and will be a part of the reserve team Barça Atletic.

Who is Lovro Chelfi?
Chelfi, 18, started out at the academy of Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb before moving to the NK Kustosija youth setup in 2022.

Since then, the midfielder has had a steady rise through the ranks and broke into the club’s Under-19 team in March last year. Chelfi has made nine appearances for Kustosija’s Under-19 team, scoring one goal.

Barcelona have agreed deal to sign 18 year old Croatian midfielder Lovro Chelfi.

Chelfi was linked with Premier League move but he will join Barça U21 squad with agreement in place with NK Kustosija. pic.twitter.com/kOynoRZDbm

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2025
The teenage midfielder also has two senior appearances to his name, with his debut coming in August last year.

An attacking midfielder by trade, Chelfi has played for the Croatian national team at the Under-18 and Under-19 stages.

Barcelona had previously signed Mika Faye from NK Kustosija, and the deal worked out well for the club as the defender was sold for a handsome profit after a year at the club, during which he largely played for Barça Atletic.

Chelfi, too, will be linking up with the Blaugrana’s Under-21 team once he arrives from Kustosija this summer, with a deal now agreed.

Barcauniversal.com