Barcelona believe they have a future worldbeater on their books in 16 year-old Thiago Alcantara.
Alcantara is the son of former Brazil international Mazinho, who lifted the World Cup in 1994, and has been likened to Barca star Deco.
Two-footed and blessed with great pace, Alcantara is regarded by Barca coaching staff as good a prospect as Spanish superkid Bojan Krkic.