FC Barcelona and Sfera FC sign talent development partnership

FC Barcelona and the Brazilian club Sfera FC have entered into a five-year cooperation agreement focused on the development and identification of young football talent. The partnership, facilitated by Barcelona sporting director Deco and Sfera FC CEO Gustavo Aranha, aims to optimize the scouting of Brazilian players.

Under the terms of the deal, Sfera FC players will be able to undergo temporary training periods at La Masia, Barcelona’s youth academy, to experience the club’s methodology and undergo evaluation by professionals. This arrangement grants Barcelona a preference for signing players who meet their standards. In the event of a permanent transfer, Sfera FC will retain a share of the player's rights and benefit from future operations.

The agreement also includes a knowledge exchange between the technical staffs of both clubs to share sports development methods.