Spanish youngster, Joel Lopez, confirmed his transfer from Barcelona on his official Instagram account earlier today. The 17-year-old is rated as one of the best budding talents in footballing circuit currently. He will most likely be the third youngster to make a move to the Gunners from the La Liga giants, after Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin.
His post read, “The day has come to say goodbye to what has been my home for the last 7 years.”
“Thanks to FC Barcelona, it will be the club that I will always carry in my heart, for wonderful moments that I have lived with my teammates, physios, coaches, delegates, and executives. They are magnificent people who made me feel welcome from the first day.”
“It was a difficult decision but after contemplating with my family, I made the decision to go and start a new stage as a footballer with great enthusiasm.”