Barça’s Rising Defender Heads to Serie A: Como Secures an 18-Year-Old Prospect
23 January 2026
Transfer News
Barça’s rising defender Andres Quinca is nearing a move to Serie A, according to reports. The 18-year-old is close to joining Como, with talks intensifying amid growing confidence from Italian sources.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday that Como is edging toward signing the Spaniard, with the transfer process advancing quickly and expectations rising on both sides.
Romano added that Como has reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to finalize the deal, with Barça retaining a substantial sell-on clause—exceeding 20% of any future transfer value for the player.
According to the same source, Como is set to sign Quinca before loaning him to another club, ensuring regular playing time to aid his development and adaptation to senior football.
Como currently sits sixth in Serie A with 37 points, 12 behind leaders Inter Milan, highlighting the competitive context of the move.
Humor break: If Barça sells a youth prospect, is that considered a long-term rental with a built-in appreciation clause? And yes, the paperwork ages like fine wine—while the player still hasn’t turned 19.
Final zinger: Barca’s transfer playbook reads like a sniper’s manual—shoot for the future, and aim for a profitable resale, all before the coffee gets cold.
