Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy has reportedly lost one of its most promising young prospects this week, with Eloi Gómez Saus sealing a surprise move away from the club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 16-year-old midfielder has officially joined Dutch giants Ajax, signing a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028.
Omo, This One Go Pain!
Eloi Gómez has long been regarded as one of La Masia’s brightest talents — a deep-lying midfielder with the ability to also play as a more advanced central player or even fill in at full-back.
For years, insiders believed he had the potential to one day make the step up to Barcelona’s first team. So omo, hearing that the youngster was eyeing a move elsewhere was always going to sting for the Catalan club’s management.
Why He Stood Out
At just 16, Gómez had already represented Spain at Under-16 level, showcasing maturity and technical quality well beyond his age. His versatility made him a valuable asset, and his calm control in midfield earned him comparisons to some of Barcelona’s past greats.
But according to reports, Ajax’s reputation for developing young players — combined with the promise of a clear pathway to first-team football — was enough to convince the teenager to make the switch.
The Official Confirmation
As confirmed by Mundo Deportivo, Ajax have now announced:
“FC Barcelona youth player Eloi Gómez Saus, an Under-16 international, has signed for Ajax for three seasons, until June 2028.”
Omo, this is going to hot — because if Gómez develops into a star in Amsterdam, Barcelona fans might be left wondering what could have been.
