Santiago Bueno: The Uruguayan starlet Barcelona are moving for

Santiago Bueno: The Uruguayan starlet Barcelona are moving for

A quality defender, who has played for his country at youth level with a record for games played, Barcelona have been tracking the Penarol man

Barcelona have launched a move for a Santiago Bueno, the 18-year-old Uruguayan who is one of the most promising players in his country. SPORT revealed the news of the imminent transfer of the player, who stands out for his ability on the ball and his speed. 

A quality defender, who has played for his country at youth level with a record for games played, Barcelona have been tracking the Penarol man for a while They have sent scouts to the U20 South America championship in Ecuador to make the final offensive for him.

The player will likely join the Juvenil A, but he could also be used by Barcelona B, but the idea is of course that he goes on to be a first team star.

He is 18 and 1.90m tall. Santiago Ignacio Bueno Scuitto was born in Montevideo on November 9, 1990. In Uruguay they have labelled him the new Diego Godin. He has double nationality - Italian - so will not need a special work permit.