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.