Young English talent swaps Hawthorns for Nou Camp

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of England Under-16 international Louie Barry.  

The 16-year-old joins the Spanish champions from West Bromwich Albion having come through the ranks at the Hawthorns. 

A press release from Barcelona stated that Barry passed a medical and has signed a three-year contract. He will now join up with the Blaugrana's Under-19 squad.

Considered one of the best young talents in English football, Barry is a forward, who has scored seven goals in nine games for England's Under-16s and also represented Republic of Ireland at youth level. 

Check out Barry in action, scoring in the Republic's 4-0 win over Wales in the Victory Shield last November...it's a tidy finish (he's the number 10 netting the first goal)!