TV2: Barcelona scouted Rajkovic, 15-year-old breaking Haaland records
- Source
- Mundo DeportivoLocal press
- By
- Jordi Batalla
- Published
Key points
- Norwegian broadcaster TV2 reports Barcelona scouts watched Rajkovic play against Bodö/Glimt on 8 August, when he scored his first professional goal aged 15 years, 5 months and 15 days
- Rajkovic became Eliteserien's youngest ever goalscorer; Haaland was 17 years and 16 days when he scored his first professional goal
- Arsenal and Chelsea also monitor the Valerenga forward, but cannot sign him until he turns 18 due to post-Brexit rules; Barcelona can recruit him at 16 as an EU citizen
Summary
Barcelona's scouting network continues to identify young talent across Europe, with Norwegian outlet TV2 reporting that the club sent observers to watch Rajkovic, a 15-year-old striker at Valerenga, during a match last month. The teenager has already made an impression in the Norwegian top flight, adding a second goal in a subsequent draw against Sarpsborg.
Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Chelsea are also tracking Rajkovic's progress, but face restrictions on signing him until he reaches adulthood following Brexit. Barcelona's status as an EU club gives it a regulatory advantage in pursuing the prospect earlier.
Original headline
El Barça espió a Gabriel Rajkovic, el '9' que bate récords de Haaland
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