Spanish media outlet Sport reported that Barcelona is nearing the signing of the talented Portuguese winger Cardoso Varela. Varela, who is 15 years old, has emerged from Porto's academy and has already played 22 matches for Portugal's U17 national team, netting three goals. It was indicated that Barcelona's sporting director Deco had a meeting with Varela's agents on Monday afternoon, after which the young footballer was given a tour of the club's complex. Barcelona has been subtly working to secure the contract for a while, and the strong connections between Varela's agent Andy Bara and the club's representatives played a significant role in the negotiations.

Barcelona is reportedly making significant progress in their pursuit of signing Cardoso Varela, a promising 16-year-old winger from Porto. Sources from Jijantes indicated that Varela and his agent, Andi Bara, have been spotted in the city, having discussions with Deco and touring facilities, including the Ciutat Esportiva de Sant Joan Despi training center. The strong working relationship between former Portuguese midfielder Deco and agent Andi Bara, who have previously collaborated on the cases of Dani Olmo and Mikayil Faye, could potentially ease the negotiation process. It is noted that Varela will be eligible to sign his first professional contract with any club starting January 2025.

Cardoso Varela was reported by the Catalan press to be on the verge of a move to Barcelona. However, A BOLA reports that the 16-year-old player did not meet with representatives from the Spanish giants.

Cardoso Varela, a promising 16-year-old footballer, along with his agent Andy Bara, held a meeting with Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, to explore a possible transfer. Cardoso Varela had initially planned to join NIK Dinamo Odranski Obrezlube, a third division Croatian club, as a pathway to a Bundesliga team. However, the transfer was halted due to a complaint lodged by FC Porto with the Croatian football federation and FIFA. Presently, Cardoso Varela is in Croatia, and his agents have requested a fee of three million euros from FC Porto for him to remain playing there. It is anticipated that Cardoso Varela will finalize a deal with Barcelona in the January transfer window following discussions about the club's plans for his development.

FC Barcelona is interested in young talent for the future, Cardoso Varela of Porto has been sounded out as potential future prospects.