Madrid, Feb. 24 -- Spanish giants Barcelona have signed Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares.
The 16-year-old had reportedly attracted interest from a number of European clubs and Norwich will be entitled to compensation, although the Canaries have not confirmed the financial aspects of the deal.
Tavares, who first joined Norwich at under-12 level, was sent on as a substitute in a first-team pre-season friendly against Dutch club Volendam last summer when only 15, but he has not appearedin a competitive fixture at senior level, according to BBC sport.
"Whilst we are incredibly sad to be losing a young academy player of Ajay's talent, our overriding sense is one of immense pride," said Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper.
"Ajay's...