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Tom Doyle

Forget Griezmann and Neymar! Barcelona sign Louie Barry, 16, 'one of the best young English players'

Barcelona are currently lining up deals for the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Neymar, but the Spanish champions have added another forward to their ranks today - and he comes from Birmingham.

The Catalan giants announced that Louie Barry has signed a deal with the club, and will enter the club's Juvenil A youth setup.

Birmingham-born Barry, 16, makes the leap from West Brom to Camp Nou having been with the Baggies since he was six years old.

The England Under-16 striker reportedly turned down a professional contract with West Brom, while PSG are also said to have offered Barry a deal.

However, Barcelona have won the race for Barry's signature, who they describe as "one of the best young players in English football".

Barry signed a three-year deal after passing his medical, and will now look to progress through the ranks - although Neymar and Griezmann may well be waiting should he manage to break into the first team.

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