Leverkusen makes official the signing of the contract of a former FC Barcelona promise

The young defender Andrea Natali has signed an agreement with the Bayer Leverkusen. The central Italian, that at present is a member of the Juvenile To of the FC Barcelona, is smart to give the following step in his professional career in the Bundesliga. The news was confirmed by the known journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The player of 16 years has turned into the last big loss of The Masia. The central, captain of the selection sub-17 of Italy that topped champion of Europe, has decided to refuse the offer of renewal of the Barça and will join to the Bayer Leverkusen. It expects that the official announcement do in brief. This decision bases in the promise of a clearer way to the first team that offers him the German club.

The entity blaugrana tried to retain it with a proposal of renewal, but the plan futbolístico of the Leverkusen resulted more attractive for the young defender. As it informed Relief recently, a factor determinant in his election was the presence of Sergi Runge in the filial team of the group germano, a technician with previous experience in The Masia. Besides, the sportive politics and the approach of Xabi Alonso in promoting young talents played a crucial paper in his decision.

Natali, in search to show his cost

The transfer of the player to German earths reflects an increasing tendency of young talents that look for opportunities in other European leagues, especially in the Bundesliga. This mudanza represents a significant opportunity for Natali to win experience in one of the most competitive leagues of Europe and to show his cost to professional level far of the City Condal.