Lance Knight
09-26-2006, 04:25 PM
Superkid Dos Santos to win Barcelona promotion
September 26, 2006
Barcelona are expected to promote Mexican whizkid Giovani dos Santos to Frank Rijkaard's first team squad.
Mexico international defender Rafael Marquez is set to earn his Spanish passport this week, which will open a non-EU spot on the squad for teenager Dos Santos to fill.
Dos Santos, 17, has been playing with Barca's B team so far this season, despite being involved in the club's preseason tour. The attacking midfielder, similar to Leo Messi, is already tied to a pro deal which carries a £20 million buyout clause.
September 26, 2006
Barcelona are expected to promote Mexican whizkid Giovani dos Santos to Frank Rijkaard's first team squad.
Mexico international defender Rafael Marquez is set to earn his Spanish passport this week, which will open a non-EU spot on the squad for teenager Dos Santos to fill.
Dos Santos, 17, has been playing with Barca's B team so far this season, despite being involved in the club's preseason tour. The attacking midfielder, similar to Leo Messi, is already tied to a pro deal which carries a £20 million buyout clause.